WASHINGTON, March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) today
unveiled capabilities and technologies with immediate application to homeland
security.
In a briefing at the National Press Club, Raytheon presented its
capabilities under the headings of "Detect, Protect and Respond." The
presentations, demonstrations and exhibits focused on what Raytheon already is
offering or has in near-term development for the civil sector of homeland
security.
"Raytheon is principally known as a defense contractor," said company
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Daniel P. Burnham. "What we bring to the
civil sector is a natural migration of our defense capabilities that
contribute to the safety and security of people and communities."
Detect
Raytheon Vice President and Homeland Security Team Leader Edmund B.
Woollen introduced an Internet-based, powerful web crawler system, with real-
time translation capability, to search and analyze literature in the public
domain in multiple languages and dialects to determine patterns indicating
potential terrorist actions.
Protect
Woollen cited the Raytheon-developed Immigration and Naturalization
Service automated biometric fingerprint identification system (IDENT). The
system is used by the U.S. Border Patrol to positively identify illegal
aliens.
Woollen said that public access facilities require special attention to
balance security with public convenience, and Raytheon will bring to market
comprehensive solutions that permit the critical combination of convenient
access with tight security.
Raytheon is developing innovative solutions to screen people at airports
and other facilities through biometric systems using fingerprints, facial and
other characteristics. Woollen said that Raytheon, in partnership with
Visionics Corporation, is currently testing a facial recognition system at two
airports.
Susan Massihzadeh of Raytheon Technical Services Company discussed the
company's current contract for the installation of 140 checked baggage
screening systems at more than 50 airports. Raytheon is competing for a
Transportation Security Agency general contract to deploy explosive detection
systems at the 429 commercial airports in the United States as mandated by the
Aviation and Transportation Security Act.
Respond
Since not all emergencies can be prevented, Raytheon has developed
solutions to increase emergency management team effectiveness.
Effective command of any large-scale incident involves being able to
manage real time information among the mutual aid teams that respond from
different jurisdictions and agencies. Brian McKeon of Raytheon's Command,
Control, Communication and Information (C3I) Systems business unveiled the
company's second-generation first responder command and communications (C2)
vehicle. Equipped with the latest software radio and switching technology, the
vehicle harmonizes communication among mutual aid units and provides effective
command even while en route to an incident scene.
McKeon said, "The C-2 vehicle solves a major problem facing mutual aid
teams - reliable and interoperable communications."
Raytheon demonstrated the information management and command capabilities
of its C2 vehicle in real time. Attendees at the Press Club briefing witnessed
the next generation vehicle taking part in an emergency training demonstration
involving a simulated tornado and a poisonous gas release in New Cordell,
Okla.
McKeon pointed out that responders need the capability to quickly analyze
chemical hazards that may be in the incident area. Raytheon has developed
remote sensors for this purpose. Responders also need to see through smoke and
darkness, as well as to be able to detect heat in a variety of locations.
McKeon said Raytheon is selling lightweight, portable infrared thermal imaging
cameras suitable for responders that were also used at the World Trade Center.
Burnham said, "If terrorism is an inescapable reality of the 21st century,
Raytheon is well positioned to apply its resources to address homeland
security priorities."
With headquarters in Lexington, Mass., Raytheon Company is a global
technology leader in defense, government and commercial electronics, and
business and special mission aircraft.
Contact:
Dave Shea
703.284.4245
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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