Splinternet Introduces GammaTect Plus(TM) to the Radiation Detection Marketplace to Protect Against Dirty Bombs
Ubiquitous Wide Area Sensor Network Integrates Alerts, Isotope and
Photo IDs
NORWALK, Conn.--(Business Wire)--
Splinternet Holdings, Inc., (OTC BB: SLNH.OB) announced today a
highly sophisticated integrated gamma radiation detection sensor
system called GammaTect Plus(TM), in the fight against the potential
threat of a dirty bomb.
The quantities of radioactive materials stored at commercial sites
combined with relatively ineffective security standards make hospitals
and irradiation facilities prime targets for those seeking ingredients
for terrorism. Less than 100 curies of Cesium-137, widely used in
cancer therapy machines or Cobalt 60, used to irradiate food, combined
with explosives could result in a radiological dispersal device (RDD).
Detonated in New York's Grand Central Station, it would cause maximum
economic and psychological disruption and require years of radioactive
shrapnel cleanup before the landmark transportation hub could be
safely used again.
GammaTect Plus(TM) is designed to be strategically deployed at
radioactive storage sites, seaports, airports, government buildings,
military installations, power plants and border crossings. It links
into Splinternet's DefenTect(TM) management, monitoring and alerting
system.
Scintillator-based, GammaTect Plus(TM) enables real-time alerts
and gamma radiation isotope identification in an unattended perimeter
or portal network. If threat-level high energy gamma violations occur,
a series of photographs are taken by integral digital cameras. During
a high radiological count event, photos, isotope ID and date are sent
to a remote command center, triggering an alarm. System administrators
can designate alerts to be triggered to PDAs, cell phones, pagers or
other mobile clients.
GammaTect Plus(TM) combines passive surveillance with active
alarms and can be set to ignore medical or other benign environmental
isotopes. Even high radiation areas may be monitored since the system
automatically subtracts predictive background radiation. Set in
"patient mode," individuals undergoing medical treatments pass without
triggering innocent alarms.
"Splinternet is committed to creating a critical part of the
protection network against radiological terrorism," said James
Ackerly, CEO of Splinternet. "GammaTect Plus is a next generation
radiological detection system that we are accelerating to market."
Developed by JRT Calibration Services and re-architected by
Splinternet, GammaTect Plus(TM) combines sensors with audio and visual
alarms and charge coupled device cameras that can be connected to
remote locations. GammaTect Plus(TM) samples the environment every 1
millisecond for the detection and identification of gamma emitting
isotopes. Logs of each violation including time, date, isotope ID and
photo are automatically transmitted to a remote command station for
alerting and permanent record keeping.
About JRT Calibration Services
During its 12 years of operation, JRT Calibration Services has
calibrated and repaired hundreds of types of radiation detection
instruments from over 150 equipment manufacturers. Its staff has more
than 30 years experience in the performance of instrument calibrations
as well as the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of highly
specialized radiation detection equipment. JRT is professionally
trained in the use of the equipment and radioactive sources necessary
to provide the most reliable instrument calibration and equipment
service.
About Splinternet Holdings, Inc.
Splinternet Holdings, Inc., based in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a
developer of products, services and marketing strategies centered
around opportunities in Internet communications. The development of
radiation detection systems signals a broadening of Splinternet's
scope to take advantage of opportunities found in related
technologies. Splinternet Holdings is actively seeking investment
opportunities in private and publicly-held businesses with strategic
technology and market fit which would benefit from using web-based
communications. Splinternet is publicly traded (OTC BB: SLNH.OB).
www.splinter.net
Splinternet Holdings, Inc.
Laura Wessner, 203-354-9164
Vice President of Corporate Development
lw@splinter.net
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