FACT SHEET

Advanced Personnel Screening

Safe, Active Millimeter Wave Technology

L-3’s series of advanced personnel-screening solutions quickly screens subjects using

safe active millimeter wave (MMW) radio frequency technology to detect concealed
objects made of a broad range of materials – both metallic and non-metallic. Choose from
ProVision 2, ProVision ATD, or SafeView for safe, effective, and proven performance in
fast-paced and demanding environments.

This family of people screening solutions is widely deployed at security checkpoints in

airports, courthouses, correctional institutions, other government and commercial
facilities.

Proven Performance and Reliability • Detection of metallic and non-metallic concealed items,
L-3 has deployed more than 1,300 MMW personnel including explosives, weapons, liquids, gels, plastics,
screeners around the world at airports, nuclear power powders, ceramics
plants, prisons, courthouses, commercial facilities and • Reduces need for time-consuming pat-down searches
other critical infrastructure.
• Does NOT use X-rays or any ionizing radiation

Choice of Private or Imaging System

Low Total Cost of Ownership
Automatic Target Detection (Private) Screening
Advanced technology gives operators the information
• Only L-3 personnel screeners are approved by both they need to clear suspicious items efficiently and
TSA and EU regulators effectively.
• ProVision 2 and ProVision ATD - TSA and EU approved • Simple and straightforward to operate
• Both systems feature: • Highly reliable, durable systems
• Scan times of less than 1.5 seconds • ProVision ATD and ProVision 2 require no analysis
• Less than seven seconds total scan and processing personnel or remote viewing stations. Software
time to generate a decision mannequin algorithms perform the assessment
• Proven operational throughput of 200-300 people • Configurable to fit different applications
per hour depending on security protocols • Software can be upgraded as new threats and
requirements emerge
Imaging System
• SafeView – Flexible imaging screener with algorithm Outstanding Service and Support
based auto assist and auto detect options.
Recognized worldwide for our commitment to customer
• Can also be configured for automatic target detection service, L-3 fields one of the industry’s largest and most
(private) screening. experienced global service teams. We offer a full
• Optional “image-on-demand” mode enables operator spectrum of services to help you reap maximum value
to request an image analysis as the situation warrants. from your investment while maintaining robust, effective
and efficient operations.
Superior Technology
Safe millimeter wave (MMW) technology utilizes radio
waves to detect a broad variety of concealed materials,
including both metallic and non-metallic items.
• ProVision ATD and ProVision 2 provide an image-free,
automatic solution that eliminates privacy concerns.
• SafeView imaging system provides added visibility for
reduced sized threats and contraband.

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