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Rohde & Schwarz security screening solutions

Meeting today’s security challenges

Modern security challenges require advanced and customizable technology solutions that can keep up with evolving threats.

That is why security operations around the world are making investments in high-performance millimeterwave (mmWave) imaging technology such as the R&S®QPS scanners. These solutions safeguard individuals and assets in today's ever-changing security landscape.

Screening people for concealed items, threats, weapons and contraband used to be limited to metal detection technology and labor intensive and invasive physical searches. Both remain widely used in security operations. However, neither method is able to deliver the performance needed in high value, high security operations.

This is where mmWave imaging comes in.

The public has been aware of mmWave screening since it came into use in airport security checkpoint screening applications. Today, mmWave imaging can be implemented for use cases beyond airport security to deliver fast, effective and user friendly screening. Solutions such as the R&S®QPS scanners automatically detect even the smallest concealed objects of interest. These scanners meet the high fidelity and high-volume security needed to address today’s challenges in applications such as:

Extensively tested and evaluated by international regulators to validate their performance and safety, the R&S®QPS security scanners are installed at airports worldwide and have been certified by entities such as the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and others. They have also been used at high-profile events such as the Munich Security Conference (MSC).

Safe screening technology

mmWave imaging technology poses no health risks to security operators or scanned persons. Like mobile phones or the radar sensors used in modern vehicles, mmWave scanner technology uses non-ionizing radiation. This means that, unlike X-rays, mmWaves cannot penetrate the skin and are safe for pregnant women, children and those with medical implants.

High performance screening powered by AI

High resolution mmWave imaging technology can be adapted to meet specific mission needs and ConOps. In addition, the combination of mmWaves and powerful automated detection algorithms enables operators to tackle challenging custom applications like those in asset protection and loss prevention.

Powered by sophisticated AI-based algorithms, R&S®QPS technology automatically identifies both metallic and non-metallic items, such as:

  • Plastics
  • Ceramics
  • Powders
  • Liquids
  • Organic materials

With their high-resolution capabilities, R&S®QPS scanners can also detect even the smallest concealed items, such as USB sticks or SD cards, banknotes and capsules.

Want to learn more and understand how the R&S®QPS scanners can meet your physical security needs?

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Advanced Technology Solutions Made by Rohde & Schwarz

Video: The Evolution of Security with R&S QPS

Discover the future of physical security with the R&S®QPS. Crafted in-house by our team of dedicated engineers, the R&S®QPS embodies privacy, efficiency and ease-of-use.

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Revolutionizing Security Screening with the R&S®QPS Walk2000

Video: Revolutionizing Security Screening with the R&S®QPS Walk2000

Discover the future of security screening with the R&S®QPS Walk2000, an innovative solution that combines security, speed, and cost-effectiveness.

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Introduction to the QPS scanner

Video: Safe millimeter wave radio technology explained

Security threats today evolve rapidly, and in an ever-changing environment, technology solutions must keep up. To counter current and emerging threats, security operators need technology solutions that can quickly adapt. Utilizing safe millimeter wave radio technology, the R&S®QPS automatically identifies concealed objects and threats.

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Webinar: Can Technology Solutions Meet the Challenge of Employee Theft in Production, Logistics and Distribution?

Learn about high performance millimeter wave people screening solutions optimized and customizable for use in a wide range of loss prevention use cases.

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Application Card: Safe, accurate security screening

While we want powerful systems which effectively detect threats, these same mechanisms must certainly not harm the people who are scanned.

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Application Card: Designed to preserve privacy

Designed specifically to protect personal privacy and minimize intrusive secondary screening measures.

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Application Card: Simple open design

A simple open design for a spacious screening environment and unobstructed view for security personnel, makes high-resolution people screening more comfortable and efficient.

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Application Card: Fast, high-resolution screening improved accuracy

The technology must balance between security effectiveness, operational efficiency, and user experience. This requires advanced fast scanning methods that combine operational comfort with accurate and efficient threat detection.

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Application Card: Security through technology

Security operations have long demanded higher performance technology to support efficient checkpoint operations with enhanced detection capabilities of an expanding range of threats and prohibited items.

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Security screening FAQs

What is security screening?

Security screening is a protective measure that involves the inspection of people and objects to assess potential threats and prevent them. Security screening is typically a combination of various methods: body scans, metal detectors, bag checks, etc. It is usually associated with preventing people from bringing potentially dangerous items into a space. For example, airports want to prevent passengers from bringing certain items onto a plane. However, security screening is also important for preventing people from taking objects out and reducing theft.

What is a security scanner?

A security scanner is a device that is used to screen people for unwanted objects. A security scanner can be based on a variety of different technologies, and the best option depends on the specific application. Most people are familiar with metal detectors, which was used for people screening in the past. Today, state-of-the-art people screening systems rely on millimeterwaves with advanced imaging technology (AIT). Rohde & Schwarz security scanners take this a step further with enhanced advanced imaging technology (eAIT), which uses a much higher frequency than legacy AIT technologies, thus enabling higher scan resolution.

Is millimeterwave technology safe?

Yes, the millimeterwave imaging technology used by R&S®QPS scanners are safe and pose no health risks. The waves are reflected by the skin and are non-invasive. The technology is also certified for safe use by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). It uses frequencies similar to those of a vehicle distance warning system, and the transmitted power at the scanned person’s location is several orders of magnitude lower than mobile phone emissions.

What are the advantages of millimeterwave body scanners?

Rohde & Schwarz millimeterwave body scanners have many benefits, including:

  • Ability to detect objects regardless of material
  • Highest image resolution, bandwidth and dynamic range
  • Extremely short scan times
  • Non-ionizing radiation that poses no health risks
  • Service coverage for peace of mind
  • A team of dedicated specialists committed to supporting your needs

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