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Fiberoptics Contribute to Homeland Security Sensor Systems Radiological Detection and Bioterrorism Sensing New threats to homeland security include delivery of nano-quantities of deadly materials, biological threats from bioengineered genomic and proteomic substances, and explosives that leave only trace evidence behind. In these scenarios, quantities are minute and speed is of the essence to identify and stop an attack. INCOM’s microcapillary array plates enable minute quantities of biological matter and chemicals to be analyzed quickly due to the flow-through design. Samples and reactive reagents can be introduced and removed quickly and in nano-quantities. INCOM’s microcapillary array plates consist of dense orderly arrays of flow-through capillaries. The massive number and minute size of the capillaries can capture neutrons given off by plutonium-240 and channel the neutrons for detection by sensors. Night Vision Systems Interpret Surveillance Data For homeland security, high-resolution night vision systems are an element in larger intrusion detection systems. New night vision systems collect and interpret data. High-performance fiberoptic faceplates in light intensifier tubes—coupled with tapers to transfer the images to CCDs and computers—will see further into the night and combine visual data with sound, thermal, electromagnetic, and seismic data for analysis and interpretation. INCOM is a world leader in designing and manufacturing faceplates and tapers used in night vision image intensifier tubes and night vision systems. Faceplates Extend Night Vision Technology INCOM has contributed fiberoptic technology to support four generations of image intensifier tube development. Tapers Transfer and Minify Images for Electronic Capture and Display Tapers enable the transfer of night vision images to computers for analysis and storage. |
all of the components for image intensifier tubes used in night vision systems. |
