HGH Infrared Systems Announces Solution to Nuclear Facilities’ Security Problems
Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) August 21, 2013 -- Recently, the Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Project from the University of Texas released a report citing the lack of security regulations at the over 100 nuclear facilities in the US. A decade after the 2001 terrorist attacks prompted added security laws, these nuclear reactors are “inadequate to defend against a maximum, credible, non-state adversary,” the report states.
The full report can be found: http://blogs.utexas.edu/nppp/files/2013/07/INMM-2013-July-paper.pdf
According to a recent article on CNN, coastal attacks are an issue, “Among the shortcomings cited in the report are the lack of regulations to protect against ship borne attacks at nuclear reactors situated near the coasts of California, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina and Virginia.”
Article can be found at: http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/15/us/nuclear-plants-security/index.html
There are 104 nuclear reactors in the US and 3 nuclear research facilities, one just 24 miles from the White House. If a site falls to a group of terrorists, nuclear warfare could ensue.
As a high resolution “optical radar” with automatic and real time detection of simultaneous and unlimited targets within a 360 degree panoramic image, Spynel made by HGH Infrared Systems could be just the solution these waterside nuclear sites are missing. Spynel detects a person at up to 6 km distance, even in total darkness, fog, or rain. This cost-effective, stand-alone system can secure your entire perimeter from threats in every direction while requiring minimum maintenance.
About:
Founded in 1982, HGH designs, develops, assembles and sells complete high end optronics systems for security, industrial and civil applications. HGH’s team of highly qualified engineering team is comprised of experts in optics, software, mechanics and electronics and operates in the US out of Boston, MA. HGH strives to provide advanced and innovative infrared equipment to protect their clients all around the world, while keeping the agility and dedication of a small and passionate team. Speed, flexibility, technical excellence and innovation constitute their core values. HGH has established itself as an international reference for infrared technology innovation through the development of multiple advanced thermal sensors, among which its award-winning real-time 360 degree thermal camera, the Spynel-C - 2008 Product of the Year from Photonics Tech Briefs, 2010 Innovation Prize from the EuroNaval Committee, 2011 Kummerman Award from the French Academy of Marine, 2012 GovSec Platinum Award, and 2012 Govies Homeland Security Award.
Briana Shea, HGH Infrared Systems Inc., 617-401-2196, [email protected]
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