The Technology

The HCV-Mobile facilitates a thorough inspection of stationary vehicles or loads while moving the mobile system. The HCV-Mobile distinguishes itself by unique flexibility. Being a vehicle-mounted device, it is ready to operate anywhere in less than 30 minutes and can inspect up to 30 trucks per hour. Its image resolution capability indicates smuggled goods, weapons and drugs in detail. It is perfectly suited for easy customs document verification.

The HCV-Mobile is the most efficient high-energy mobile system available (4MeV – up to 270 mm steel penetration) for the inspection of fully loaded trucks, vehicles and containers at ports, customs and border checkpoints. Based on feedback collected from users and operators working with the previous generation of HCV-Mobiles, further improvements have been made in ergonomics^[1], flexibility and ease of use.

Due to its high throughput capability, the HCV-Mobile grants secured shipment without disrupting the flow of goods. It reliably contributes to the ongoing efforts in the global war on terrorism.

NOTES:

1. Heimann Cargo Vision Mobile (HCV-Mobile) – инспекционно-досмотровый комплекс (ИДК), произведённый компанией Smiths Heimann;

2. Smiths Heimann Gmbh – основана в 1946 г, осуществляет свою деятельность на международной основе. Более 50 лет производит рентгеновские инспекционные системы, внедряя новые стандарты. Благодаря опыту и знаниям, является общепринятым мировым лидером в своей отрасли;

3. enhanced access control – повышенный уровень качества досмотра;

4. …up to 270 mm steel penetration – проникающая способность по стали до 270 мм;

5. Container Security Initiative (CSI) – американская программа безопасности контейнерных перевозок (реализуется с 2002 г.).

Task II. Match these definitions with words or phrases in the text.

1. specialized check/control carried out with the help of high frequency electromagnetic rays of short wave length;
2. to strengthen with equipment; to increase;
3. the act of detecting; discovery, as of crime, or something forbidden;
4. cargo carried by water, air, or land, especially by means of common carriers;
5. to make easy or less difficult; to simplify;
6. a place where traffic is stopped for customs inspection and clearance;
7. the act of improving; increase in value or excellence; betterment; enhancement;
8. movement, transportation of merchandise, wares, or manufactured products;
9. the sustained, clandestine use of violence, or threat of violence against civilians in order to achieve a political, or religious purpose.