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Homeland Security

Purdue Researchers Working on Cell Phone-Based Rad Detection Network

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Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

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Researchers at Purdue University are developing a cell phone-based network of radiation detection sensors that would provide alerts to a command center regarding the basic location of a possible radiological source, particularly in urban areas. Researches tested the system in November, demonstrating that it is capable of detecting a weak radiation source 15 feet from the sensors. The system was developed by Andrew Longman, a consulting instrumentation scientist, who developed the software and then worked with Purdue researchers to integrate…

Congress

House Republicans’ Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0 Includes $60 Billion For Defense

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Congress

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Congress

Concerns Raised At SASC Hearing On Unobligated Reconciliation Funds And Lack Of Updates On Iran War Cost

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Unmanned Systems

CBO Says Upfront Costs To Protect Military Installations From Drones Between $1 Million And $74 Million

The initial costs to acquire and deploy counter-small unmanned aircraft system (C-sUAS) defenses at individual Defense Department installations are estimated at between $1.2 million and $73.6 million depending on the […]