DRDO-IISc Developed New Explosive Detection Device Unveiled

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Pune. A new explosive detection device RaIDer-X was unveiled at the National Workshop on Explosive Detection (NWED-2020) in Pune on March 1.

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RaIDer-X has the capability to detect explosives from a stand-off distance. The data library can be built in the system to expand its capability to detect a number of explosives in pure form as well as with the contaminants. Bulk explosive in concealed condition can also be detected by the device. RaIDer-X has been co-developed by High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) Pune and Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore.

The NWED-2020 was inaugurated by Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development and Chairman, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Dr G Satheesh Reddy. The two-day workshop has been organised by HEMRL Pune on its diamond jubilee celebration.

HEMRL Pune is a premier laboratory of DRDO. It provides a platform to scientists, technocrats and users to share knowledge, experience and updated information on the technological advancements made in the recent past. The workshop will help in the further development of explosive detection devices and keep abreast on the recent development and advancements in the field of explosive detection.

In his address, the DRDO Chairman emphasised that detection of explosives is a compelling need of the hour. He said, security agencies are continuously monitoring vulnerable targets with the help of intelligence agencies to thwart the attempts of anti-social elements.

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Dr Reddy appreciated the joint pursuit of academia and DRDO in developing portable devices, which can now be safely and effectively used by security agencies. He also released a souvenir comprising of abstracts from eminent speakers of DRDO laboratories, IITs, Advanced Centre of Research in High Energy Materials, University of Hyderabad, other universities and delegates.

A total of 250 delegates from different DRDO laboratories, Army, CRPF, CISF, State Police, academic institutes, industries and other security agencies were attending the workshop.

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