WESTMINSTER WG Body Scanner MillimetreWave
Key Features
Automatic Detection of Contraband
Typical Throughput 240 persons per hour
Approved For Use In Airports
Contact Free
Protection of Individuals Privacy
Scanner Poses No Health Hazard
Overview
The WG Body Scanner Millimetre Wave automaticallydetects potentially dangerous items carried on the body orin clothing. It provides highly precise and efficient securityscreening whilst providing an unobtrusive, hassle-freeprocess for the persons being scanned.
The persons to be scanned stand between the panels as if facing a mirrorwith the arms held slightly away from the body, in just a few milliseconds,the person is scanned, and the operator sees the results within 2.5seconds. During the actual scan, the person to be scanned stands in acomfortable position between the panels.
To find conspicuous objects (regardless of material) the detectionsoftware uses algorithms based on artificial intelligence. The scannersearches for anomalies that indicate unusual objects, enabling it to findunknown and novel threats.
To protect the privacy of the person being scanned, rather thangenerating body images, it evaluates physical information, the locationsof the detected objects are marked on a symbolic graphic of the humanbody.
Features
Detection of Contraband
Scan Results in 2.5 Seconds
Typical Throughput 240 persons perhour
Contact Free
No Privacy Issues
Typical Applications
• Critical infrastructure such as power plants, power distribution sites and gas storage facilities
• Customs checkpoints and cruise ship terminals
• Company premises for protection against loss of intellectual property or valuable goods
• Cruise ship terminals
• Customs checkpoints
• Data centres and logistics centres
• Entry and access points in general
• Government facilities as ministries, courts, embassies
• Large-scale events such as sporting events, music festivals, exhibitions, and conferences
• Logistic centres
• Military compounds, check points
• Protection at corporate premises against loss of intellectual property or valuable goods
• Public buildings such as museums and places of worship
• Universities
• VIP protection
Technology
The scanner consists of flat panels with thousands of transmit antennas that emit extremely low-power millimeter waves invery rapid succession and an equal number of receive antennas that record high-resolution 3D information.The persons to be scanned stands between the panels as if facing a mirror with the arms held slightly away from the body,the scanner displays detects anomalies on a gender-neutral body avatar illustration.The scanner does not pose any health risks, it uses frequencies similar to those of a vehicle distance warning system. Thetransmitted power at the scanned person's location is almost undetectable and several orders of magnitude lower thanmobile phone emissions.
Benefits
Detection Characteristics
• Detection of all types of potentially dangerous objects (metallic, ceramic, plastic, liquid, organic)
• Outstanding body coverage; complete head, shoulder and leg illumination
• High system resolution, bandwidth and dynamic range for high detection performance and minimum false alarms
• Certified by the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and othersupervisory authorities
For operating companies
• Short process time for the highest possible throughput
• Slim, easy-to-install device with flexible setup options
• No calibration during operation necessary
• Open escape route thanks to a large walk-through area
• Low fire load
• Reliable, quiet, continuous operation
• Insensitive to temperature fluctuations
• Low maintenance costs due to stable calibration and no moving parts
• Rail-mounted panels for trouble-free service access
• Integration into local networks possible via Server solution
• Future-proof through software updates
For screeners
• Easy to use touchscreen operation
• Unobstructed view of approaching people
• Direct access to persons prior to the scanning process
• Barrier-free entry and exit for wheelchair usersFor scanned persons
• Open, transparent scanning environment; no booth
• Comfortable body position; not necessary to raise the arms
• Extremely short scan time in the millisecond range
• Easy-to-hold position, no need to change position
Specifications
Frequency range: 70 GHz to 80 GHz
• Multistatic operation with thousands of transmit and receive antennas per panel
• Transmit power: approx. 1 mW
• Data acquisition time: approx. 32 ms per panel
• Fully electronic; no moving parts
• Dimensions Width 1,750 mm x Height 2,320 mm x Depth 1,433 mm
• Power Consumption: 700 watts including touch screen
• Server 1,200 watts
• Operating Temperature: Scanner +5ºC to +40ºC Server +10ºC to +35ºC
Options
Remote Resolution Stations OptionThe system can optionally be equipped with follow-up resolution stations. These stations can be connected to thescanner via LAN (PoE) and can dramatically increase the number of individuals being screened
Hardware Options
• Clip-on frames in a choice of RAL colours allow the Scanner to easily match the look of existing designs
• Light barriers trigger alarms when persons pass through without being scanned
• Indication lights serve as a traffic light for the scanned person
• Signal light for mounting on top of the panel displays the light barrier alarm or scanning results for the screeners
Software Options
• Available software options are optimized for the various applications of the scanner
• ECAC and TSA certified algorithms with excellent detection performance and a low false alarm rate for aviation safety
• Proven and approved detection algorithms especially for correctional institutions
• Specialised detection algorithms for property protection and loss prevention with adjustable sensitivity for individualrequirements and an optional second posture to maximise detection rates
Options Sever Solution
• Using a supplied Server, the scanners can be networked either via existing networks or directly via routers.
• Data from the scanner can be backed up on the Server or centrally evaluated in real time
• The Server can easily be integrated into existing security management systems through a non-proprietary open format(JSON) for statistics, analytics and central user management
• Server acts as the central security management system for all connected scanners
• Server can also be used for data integration from third-party devices, e.g. for metal detectors and barcode scanners
• Server enables shared data use via REST APIs and other open architecture APIs
The Server is a centralised management solution for the scanners. It includes:
• Data acquisition for statistics, log and performance data
• Status overview of all scanners in the network
• Analysis and display tools for performance and statistics
• Central user and group administration / authentication
• Data protection through the use of the latest cybersecurity standards
• Comprehensive interfaces for flexible integration into existing customer infrastructures and applications
