Human-carried Explosive Detection Stand-off System (HEDSS)

Program Manager: Dr. Mark McClure (IXO)

Overview

Insurgent and terrorist elements are increasingly relying on human carried explosives because they are nearly impossible to visibly detect.  The goal of the Human-carried Explosive Detection Stand-off System (HEDSS) program is to develop a system that can rapidly identify human-carried explosives (HCEs) at a stand-off range between 50 and 150 meters (m).  While alternative technologies exist for HCE detection, they necessitate close-in sensing, are expensive and require extended processing times.  Successful development of a HEDSS with detection ranges of 50 – 150 m will provide reliable protection for deployed forces from suicide bombers by allowing enough time and space to interdict bombers before they cause maximum damage.

Last Updated: 02/18/08