Smiths Detection to Take Part in DoD`s Advanced Standoff Chemical Detection Demonstration

Technology for the Next Generation Chemical Standoff Detector (NGCSD) Program to
be Highlighted at Utah`s Dugway Proving Ground
EDGEWOOD, Md.--(Business Wire)--
Smiths Detection, in partnership with Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI), today
announces it will showcase a prototype of an advanced standoff chemical detector
at the Utah Dugway Proving Ground, a premier U.S. military technology testing
facility. The showcase is part of a Warfighter Operational Demonstration for the
NGCSD program evaluations, with testing taking place July 6-24, 2009.

Known as the Adaptive InfraRed Imaging System (AIRIS), the prototype employs a
hyperspectral system developed by PSI, a recognized technology development
partner to the U.S. Department of Defense. The system provides the capability to
detect, identify and track chemical material from distances greater than five
kilometers.

Tim Picciotti, General Manager, US Military, Smiths Detection, said: "We are
delighted to participate in this demonstration and to show how the AIRIS system
will be used to assess chemical contamination from afar. Our partnership with
PSI is enabling the further advancement of technologies to enhance warfighter
safety by detecting and defeating chemical threats."

B. David Green, CEO of Physical Sciences, Inc, said: "It is a pleasure to be
working with the world-class engineers at Smiths Detection, whose proven record
in chemical detection coupled with our expertise in optical detection methods
and advanced algorithms is making this standoff chemical detection technology a
reality. We look forward to seeing this technology implemented in a variety of
applications, including vehicles."

Smiths Detection is a world-leading provider of chemical agent detection
solutions including the recently launched Light Chemical Detector (LCD) 3.3. The
company sells chemical detectors and warning systems to armed forces and
emergency response teams across the globe.

Smiths Detection (www.smithsdetection.com) offers advanced security solutions in
civil and military markets worldwide, developing and manufacturing
government-regulated technology products that identify explosives, chemical and
biological agents, weapons and contraband. It is part of Smiths Group
(www.smiths.com), a global leader in applying advanced technologies to markets
in threat as well as contraband detection, energy, medical devices,
communications and engineered components. Smiths Group employs around 22,000
people in more than 50 countries.

Physical Sciences Inc. (www.psicorp.com) develops advanced technologies for
aerospace, chemical, defense, energy, environmental, manufacturing and medical
applications. Its 180 employees provide contract research and development
services across a wide diversity of technical areas to both government and
commercial customers. Its activities span basic research to advanced technology
development with an emphasis on applied research leading to demonstration and
deployment. The company's core technologies have been developed with more than
$500 million of federal and industrial funding over three and a half decades of
operations, a period in which PSI has acquired an international reputation for
technical excellence and innovation.

Media:
Coltrin & Associates for Smiths Detection
David Olsen, 212-221-1616
David_Olsen@Coltrin.com
or
Smiths Detection
Dana Gower, 203-207-9726
dana.gower@smithsdetection.com
or
Physical Sciences Inc.
Donna Lamb, 978-689-0003
lamb@psicorp.com

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