Mobile VACIS® Inspection System

Overview

The Mobile VACIS® unit consists of a truck-mounted, non-intrusive gamma ray imaging system that produces radiographic images used in the evaluation of the contents of trucks, containers, cargo, and passenger vehicles to determine the possible presence of many types of contraband. The gamma ray imaging system is integrated onto an International Navistar chassis.

Applications

The Mobile VACIS unit provides substantial flexibility to assist with a variety of different requirements including contraband interdiction, seaport cargo container inspection, explosives detection, detection of stolen goods, and force protection.

Features

The on-site typical set-up time for a Mobile VACIS system is 10 minutes. The scanning of a 40 ft. (12.2 m) container can be accomplished in 6 seconds. Scanning can be performed in a forward or reverse direction on either a stationary or moving object, and a series of containers can be scanned in a single pass using the "Quick Save" software feature. The gamma image and a video image of the target vehicle are stored in the on-board computer to allow further review and analysis. See photo

Benefits

The Mobile VACIS system utilizes gamma rays as opposed to x-rays, allowing for an overall lower cost, smaller operating space, higher system reliability/availability, and safer operation. Object penetration is approximately 6.25 inches (15.9 cm) of steel. The Mobile VACIS design allows for easy maintenance and fast cycle time, as well as maximum operational flexibility.

SAIC's VACIS® Inspection Systems are certified as approved products for Homeland Security under the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (the SAFETY Act).

* These items are available for purchase on the General Services Administration Law Enforcement and Security Equipment Contract GS-07F-0210J.