Under vehicle inspection

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An under-vehicle inspection system generally consists of still or video cameras mounted within a ramp and used at facility access points, particularly at secure facilities. An under-vehicle inspection system is used to detect threats—such as bombs—that are hidden underneath vehicles. Cameras capture images of the undercarriage of the vehicle for manual or automated visual inspection by security personnel or systems.

The first under-vehicle inspection system was developed by BDL Systems (now Chemring EOD) in the late 80s, using black and white images from area scan cameras. The systems have since developed into far more capable and dedicated systems offering high-resolution line-scan technology, full-colour images, databasing capabilities (when linked with ANPR), and anomaly detection.

Under-vehicle inspection systems can be permanent (embedded in the road), fixed (attached to the road), or mobile (portable).

Under vehicle inspection systems are known by the acronyms UVI (under-vehicle inspection), UVIS (under-vehicle inspection systems), AUVIS (automated under-vehicle inspection systems) and MUVIS (mobile under-vehicle inspection systems).

Another common name for Under Vehicle Inspection System is Under Vehicle Surveillance System (UVSS).

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