Thermal Matrix Suicide Bomb Detection Technology on Display at FPED and SOFIC

Washington, DC, May 12, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Thermal Matrix USA, a leading researcher and manufacturer of threat detection technology, will have the ACT suicide bomb detection system on display and in operation at two events this month: FPED VIII, the Force Protection Equipment Demonstration in Stafford, Virginia, and SOFIC, the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference in Tampa, Florida.

“With the recent increase in suicide bomb attacks overseas, coupled with ongoing concern of retaliation in the wake of Osama bin Laden’s death, it’s crucial that this technology be made available both domestically and in theater,” said Richard Salem, CEO of Thermal Matrix. “Both FPED and SOFIC are the right venues for authorities to learn more on the standoff protection offered by our latest technologies.”

Several thousand federal, state and local leaders and security experts are expected at FPED, which will be held at Northern Virginia's Stafford Regional Airport. Demonstrations of the latest commercial technology for countering terrorist threats to personnel, equipment and facilities will be conducted.

At the same time, SOFIC will bring together key stakeholders from industry, academia, professional organizations, and government agencies who support special operations, and will be held at the Tampa Convention Center. Thermal Matrix technology will be on display at each event May 17-19.

ACT stands for Access Counter IED Technology. By incorporating long range infrared sensors, the Thermal Matrix ACT system can identify a suicide bomber regardless of his clothing or uniform, giving that warning long before a terrorist is able to reach the intended target.

“This year we have seen renewed use of suicide bombers to infiltrate Afghanistan military and police, with deadly consequences,” Salem said. An example of that tactic came last month when a sleeper agent posing as a member of the Afghanistan Army detonated a suicide bomb vest inside a NATO training meeting, killing eleven including five NATO troopers.

ACT provides a standoff layer of defense against suicide bombers, analyzing thermal imagery from hundreds of feet away to reveal a terrorist’s intentions long before he reaches his intended target. That real-time standoff detection gives authorities the time they need to head off tragedy.

Portability and ease of setup are also major attributes to the ACT system. The system is designed to be used by a single operator, indoors or out. With a set-up time of less than ten minutes, ACT is designed for multiple applications in a wide range of environments. In addition, there are no privacy concerns, as infrared only analyze the surface of clothing.

More information on Thermal Matrix and the ACT Suicide Bomb Detection System can be found at ThermalMatrixUSA.net.

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