CARVIEW PORTAL

MULTI-TECHNOLOGY, TOP-VIEW PASSENGER VEHICLE INSPECTION SYSTEM

THE RELOCATABLE CARVIEW PORTAL OFFERS HIGH-THROUGHPUT INSPECTION OF OCCUPIED CARS AND SMALL TRUCKS
FOR THE DETECTION OF GUNS, WEAPONS, ORGANIC THREATS, AND CONTRABAND.

Multi-technology, top-view passenger vehicle inspection system

Protecting critical infrastructure, events, and vital facilities from a constantly changing threat landscape requires innovation and expertise. Leveraging
AS&E’s decades of experience protecting ports, borders, military, and critical infrastructure, the compact, versatile CarView portal offers high-throughput,
multi-technology screening of passenger vehicles, helping operators detect organic and metallic threats and prevent them from crossing borders and entering
high-threat facilities.
Multi-technology imaging
AS&E’s CarView system screens occupied cars and small trucks using innovative
detector technology that simultaneously produces two views of the scanned
vehicle: a high-quality, dual-energy transmission image and a photo-like
Z Backscatter® image. Dual-energy transmission X-rays penetrate the vehicle
and generate a high-quality colorized image that helps detect threats such as
weapons and vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs). Our proven
Z Backscatter technology produces a photo-like image of the contents of a
Z Backscatter image of the top of the scanned vehicle vehicle, highlighting organic materials such as stowaways, explosives, illegal
drugs, agricultural products, currency, and other contraband.
Balancing security with the flow of commerce
At congested borders and vital entry control points, security efforts must oper-
ate in cooperation with the flow of traffic. The compact CarView system fits into
existing traffic lanes and standard tollbooth lanes, while its drive-through
capabilities at high scan speeds make it ideal for either primary or secondary
inspection applications. As mission objectives change with an ever-evolving
Dual-energy transmission image of the top of the scanned vehicle
threat landscape, the portal can be easily relocated to meet new requirements.

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MULTI-TECHNOLOGY, TOP-VIEW PASSENGER VEHICLE INSPECTION SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Features System Software and Imaging Tools Reverse Video: Reverses the image palette. Normally
black areas appear white, while normally white areas
X-ray Source: 225 keV Operating System: Windows® 7
appear black
Scan Speeds : 2–20 kph (1.2–12.4 mph); Spatial Operators Console: System is configured with one
Ruler: Static and dynamic rulers to allow object
correction software compensates for variations in standard high-resolution, 21-inch LCD monitor
measurement
vehicle speeds Printer: Color laser printer
Sharpen: Accentuates the edges of objects
Throughput: Up to 400 vehicles per hour 2 TB Hard Drive
discriminately without accentuating background noise
Crew Requirements: One X-ray system operator/ ASEInspection™ Software Show Greyscale: Toggles images between showing all
inspector standard. Additional traffic coordinator colors or greyscale
ASEInspection is the Windows-based application
is optional. Show Organics: Displays only the objects classified as
software used for system control and image analysis.
System Dimensions and Specifications ASEInspection contains a suite of tools for analyzing “low Z-effective” or organic
Width: 4.8 m (15.7 ft) images, and it is used for image storage and retrieval. Show Metallics: Displays only the objects classified as
Height: 4.4 m (14.5 ft) “high Z-effective” or metallic
ASEInspection Features
Length: 4.3 m (14.0 ft) Show Mixed Materials: Displays only the objects
System Diagnostics Screen: Real-time system status classified as mixed materials
Weight: 6,350 kg (14,000 lbs) monitoring Zoom: 1x to 16x magnification with the ability to roam
Tunnel Dimensions Database Function: Provides ability to create and continuously through the full field of view
Width: 3.4 m (11.1 ft) store records with vehicle data and X-ray images
Height: 2.8 m (9.2 ft) Auto Save: Automatically saves an image and the
associated record of the image as vehicles pass System Options
Maximum Vehicle Dimensions through the screening system, eliminating the need Integrated License Plate Reader: Associates license
Width: 2.7 m (8.8 ft) for manual saving plate data with X-ray images
Height: 2.7 m (8.8 ft) Archive: Manually saves stored image files on a CD/ Integrated Under-Vehicle Inspection System:
DVD-RW­disk, and creates a reference to the disk in Surface-mounted system associates under-vehicle
Power Requirements
the database photograph with X-ray images
50 Hz 60 Hz* (option) Export Image: Provides capability to export full images Radiation Portal Monitor: Gamma and neutron
Volts: 400 +/- 10% 480 +5/-10% into TIF/JPG formatted files detection
Amp: 35A 35A Peripheral Data Interface: Allows integration of data
Phase: 3 3 Image Analysis Tools from third-party devices into system database
Frequency: 50 +/- 3Hz 60 +/- 3Hz Networking: ASE Connect™ networking solution
Auto Enhance: Automatically optimizes contrast
*Requires additional transformer throughout the image, thereby enhancing subtle provides interconnected remote image analysis and
differences in the image supervisor stations
Automatic Historical Compare (option): Based on a Operator Alert Image Analysis Tools: See Image
Health and Safety
user-specified field, the system automatically detects Analysis Tools section for options
Radiation Standards: System conforms to if a vehicle has previously been scanned and presents 150 m (500 ft) Operators Kit: Extends the distance
manufacturers’ requirements of ANSI N43.17-2009 the prior and current images in a side-by-side format. between CarView system and operator’s control
“Radiation Safety for Personnel Security Screening Clear/Suspect Tagging: Tags a record as suspected station from 90 m (300 ft) to 150 m (500 ft)
Systems Using X-ray or Gamma Radiation.” of having a “threat” Continuous Scan Mode: Automatically initiates
Density Expand: Continuous adjustment of contrast scanning once the prior scan is complete and the
Environment and brightness to emphasize specific object densities vehicle has exited the tunnel.
High Contrast: Intensifies subtle differences in Transformer: Steps up or steps down transformer
Operating Temperature: -30°C to 60°C
contrast by stretching the image histogram as needed to provide specified power to the system
(-22°F to 140°F)
Histogram: Adjusts contrast of an image based off of (required for 60 Hz power option)
Operable in rain, snow, wind, and blowing sand
a user-defined brightness center point and range Vehicle Speed Display: Indicates vehicle speed to the
Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Histogram Equalization: Adjusts the contrast of driver in real-time
an image by automatically flattening the image’s Scan Tunnel Camera System: Two CCTV cameras for
histogram curve observing the scan tunnel, plus monitor
Historical Compare: Allows a side-by-side comparison Perimeter Camera System: Three CCTV cameras for
of a current image to a previously saved image the area around the X-ray system (must be ordered
Mark and Annotate: Attaches pointers and comment with the Scan Tunnel Camera System)
fields to images Operator Booth: Climate-controlled operator
Reference Vehicle Compare (option): Based on a control room
user-defined vehicle identifier field, the system automat- Local Language Kits: Arabic, Chinese, English, French,
ically compares current and historical scans of a vehicle Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish
and highlights any differences between the scans. Vehicle Protection Kit: Vehicle guides and flags to
Region of Interest: Allows filters and analysis tools direct traffic through the tunnel and decrease vehicle
to be applied to selected region of image without collisions with the system
affecting portions of the image outside the ROI box Vehicle Gauge Kit: Vehicle height and width gauges to
prevent oversized vehicles from entering the scan tunnel

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