| 摘要 |
The invention discloses devices and methods for analyzing inbound and outbound ships for illegal or dangerous cargo or persons. An arch is generally placed several kilometers from shore, the arch including a plurality of distinct analytical and diagnostic equipment. A ship passing through the arch is analyzed by photographic, thermal and other means for presence of explosives, nuclear, chemical, or biological agents, terrorists, contraband, illegal passengers and/or other potential threats. Results from scanning are sent to appropriate security officials as are data of ships that attempt to circumvent the security arch. |
| 主权项 |
1. A security system for interrogating shipping including the following: an arch, wherein said arch is of dimensions to allow for the passage of a freight, passenger, oil bearing or other ship through an open space of said arch;
a plurality of sensing devices, wherein said devices are associated with said arch and are adapted to collect and analyze air around said ship, record thermal images of said ship and detect radiological energy around said ship; a control system, wherein said control system controls the actions of said sensing devices and allows for communication of sensing data or ship non-compliance with authorities; and wherein said sensing devices include x-ray scamper, neutron scatter device, gamma ray counter, Geiger counter, photographic equipment, RFID readers, listening elements, infrared, explosive detectors, water testing elements, and other sensors for detecting illegal, dangerous, or unsafe cargo or persons. |
