Fido Explosives Detection System. Uses Amplifying Fluorescence Polymer (AFP) to detect trace levels of explosive substances. Presence of an explosive substance reduces intensity of fluorescence of the polymer, and a photodetector senses this light reduction. Fido system is extremely sensitive, demonstrating a 1 femtogram (parts per quadrillion) lower detection limit. This makes Fido ideal for an area reduction tool rather than a source of primary detection. Used in the place of search dogs for explosives detection by US Army in Afghanistan.
Projected Price of device: $28,000
Manufacturer: Icx Technologies (http://www.icxt.com/products/icx-detection/explosives/fido-onboard/)
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