Search Results - Detectors

1. 2018 Metal Detectors Explained
February 05, 2018

Metal detectors are units specially designed to detect metals that lie deep within the water or ground. When it was invented, it's particularly designed for screening or security functions and to locate mines. There is quite a lot of trade which uses steel detectors akin to meals processing, textiles, prescription drugs, chemical compounds, packaging and plastic industries. It is very important verify the meals for steel debris to avoid food poisoning. Those metals particles will be damaged right down to pieces on the machinery in food processing industry. Then again, chances are you'll discov... (read more)

Author: Lein West

2. Discover the Educational Opportunities at CERN
January 23, 2018

Educational visits for science students don’t come more inspirational than a trip to the European Organisation for Nuclear Research at CERN in Switzerland. The centre’s use of scientific instruments – including the massive particle accelerators and detectors – literally bring science off the pages of a text book and into the real world. Students on a trip to CERN can watch cutting-edge scientific exploration and experimentation create results in front of their eyes. CERN for Physics Students From the search for ‘dark matter’ to studying how particles interact, the institute is at the... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

3. Nano-Spiked Silly Putty Makes Powerful Sensors
December 09, 2016

Scientists have created pressure detectors so sensitive, they respond to the footsteps of a spider. This advance combines the latest in nanotechnology with a decades-old children's toy. VOA's Steve Baragona has more.... (read more)

4. Life in the White House Bubble? Trump's had Practice
November 16, 2016

For nearly the entire week since he became president-elect, Donald Trump has been holed up in his gilded New York skyscraper. A steady stream of visitors has come to him, flooding through metal detectors and getting whisked up to Trump's offices and penthouse residence. The unusual arrangement has left Trump looking like the missing player in his own transition planning. He's left it to aides to explain the increasingly strained process and given space for allies jockeying for top...... (read more)

5. 4 Tips for Fire Safety at Home
August 30, 2016

In a perfect world, nobody would ever have a need for smoke detectors or fire safety plans. But this world is far from perfect, and it's important that you prepare yourself and your family for the worst-case scenario in every way possible. Does your family know what to do if a fire starts in your home? If you don't feel like your home and family are prepared for such a situation, follow the tips below. Doing so could just prevent a tragedy. Fire Alarms in Operation The first thing you need to do to protect your home and family from a fire is to ensure that you have the best fire alarm system i... (read more)

Author: Cleo Gib

6. Differences Between Smoke Alarms, Smoke Detectors, and Fire Alarm Systems
August 29, 2016

According to the National Fire Protection Association, 84% of all deaths caused by fires occurred in a home. On average, 7 people die in home fires across the U.S. every day. Although most homes in the U.S. have at least one smoke alarm, 3 out of 5 deaths were the result of no smoke alarms, or alarms that didn’t work properly. Installing a fire alarm system is an assurance that your home is monitored 24 hours each day, every day. The best fire alarm systems in Wilmington, DE, are those that offer both heat and smoke sensors. Many people are comfortable with the fact that they have smoke... (read more)

Author: Cleo Gib

7. Keeping Your Family Safe from Carbon Monoxide
August 25, 2016

Most people know all too well about the dangers of smoke inhalation, and they'd never let their home's smoke detectors go without batteries just in case disaster occurs. But there's another danger in many homes that homeowners never think about: carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide poisons more than 20,000 Americans a year, with about 400 eventually dying from inhalation. The real problem with carbon monoxide is how difficult it is to detect until it's too late to do anything about it. That's why savvy homeowners now opt to add a carbon monoxide alarm along with their smoke alarm system. Here's wh... (read more)

Author: Cleo Gib

8. Iraq Finally Bans Fake Bomb Detectors After July 3 Blast
July 25, 2016

BAGHDAD— For nearly a decade, anyone driving through one of Baghdad's many checkpoints was subjected to a search by a soldier pointing a security wand at their vehicle and watching the device intently to see if its antenna moved. If it pointed at the car, it had supposedly detected a possible bomb. The wands were completely bogus. It had been proven years ago, even before 2013 when two British men were convicted in separate trials on fraud charges for selling the detectors. The devices, sold under various names for thousands of dollars each, apparently were based on a product that so... (read more)

9. You Can Get Help at Home
June 29, 2016

Every building should have fire detection systems in Mantua, NJ, in order to allow people the time that they need to get to safety. There are several different systems to choose from based on the building, room, and other factors. Learning about each one helps property owners determine which one they should use throughout their buildings.  UV Detectors UV detectors offer quick detection. In fact, they can alert people to open flames in the area within 4 milliseconds. They do this by detecting UV radiation in the room.  IR Detector IR detectors use infrared technology to determine sig... (read more)

Author: Cleo Gib

10. 5 Different Types of Fire Detection Systems
June 29, 2016

Every building should have fire detection systems in Mantua, NJ, in order to allow people the time that they need to get to safety. There are several different systems to choose from based on the building, room, and other factors. Learning about each one helps property owners determine which one they should use throughout their buildings.  UV Detectors UV detectors offer quick detection. In fact, they can alert people to open flames in the area within 4 milliseconds. They do this by detecting UV radiation in the room.  IR Detector IR detectors use infrared technology to determine sig... (read more)

Author: Cleo Gib

11. How to Test Your Smoke Detectors
April 28, 2016

Smoke detectors are a critical part of any home security systems in El Dorado Hills, CA. By alerting you to the presence of smoke, they can save lives in the event of a home fire. However, they can become worn or break down, and need to be inspected on a regular basis in order to ensure that they are in the best working order. Types of Smoke Detectors There are 2 basic types of smoke detectors: Battery-powered detectors rely on batteries alone. Regular testing is especially important for these types of detectors. Hardwired detectors are connected to your home’s electrical system, and mo... (read more)

Author: Cleo Gib

12. Chadian Self-Defense Groups on Alert for Boko Haram
April 05, 2016

BAGA SOLA, CHAD— Chad remains on alert for Boko Haram attacks four months after a state of emergency was declared around Lake Chad.  Local self-defense groups in the village of Baga Sola near Lake Chad are working alongside security forces. Buyers and sellers converge at the weekly Saturday market in Baga-Sola. Handheld metal detectors beep amid the usual chatter.   Members of the local self-defense committee check everyone and everything coming into the market, even baskets of vegetables.   “We search everyone,” says the head of the local self-defense comm... (read more)

13. Things you should know about lie detectors
April 01, 2016

Also known as deception detection, lie detection is a procedure used to find out whether someone is telling the truth or not, by the means of a special device. There are various instances when an individual may be subjected to such a test or examination, since they are the solution to different situations. The process involves a questioning technique, most of the times performed by a professional examiner, combined with a special technology aimed to analyse a series of conclusive physiological features of the person tested. All these are designed to establish the truth or falsehood of the resp... (read more)

Author: Fabiola Groshan

14. Everything you need to know about polygraphs
April 01, 2016

It is commonly known that people lie a lot, but how can one person properly determine whether the other person is telling the truth or is lying? This is the question that scientists have tried to find the right answer for years and the result of this was the invention of lie detectors. In the last years, people have built lie detectors that provide extremely accurate and reliable information and compared to the polygraphs used in the past there is a significant improvement as far as these instruments are concerned. Before undertaking a lie detector test, you should know that this instrumen... (read more)

Author: Fabiola Groshan

15. Deciding on a metal detector: making an informed choice
March 05, 2016

Hunting for hidden treasures is a fun activity for both children and adults, and this is why there is an extensive range of metal detecting equipment you can find on the market, from starter items to more professional ones. Metal detectors have become a very popular item, more and more people being interested in becoming treasure hunters. If you a treasure hunting enthusiast yourself, then having a professional metal detector is certainly necessary. When planning on purchasing a metal detector, there are several details you should keep in mind. The performance of a metal detector varies from o... (read more)

Author: Fabiola Groshan

16. What to keep in mind when searching for metal detectors
March 05, 2016

If you are one of those persons who have spent their childhood watching Indiana Jones movies or other cartoons where people were hunting treasures, then there are high chances you have seen many scenes in which metal detectors were used. In case you have always wondered how it would be like to go metal detecting yourself, then you should consider purchasing a metal detector. It is worth mentioning that there is a wide variety of such devices on the market, so there is no need to worry that you would not find one that matches both your needs and budget. Choosing the best metal detector might ta... (read more)

Author: Fabiola Groshan

17. Gas health and safety
February 29, 2016

Gas detection is the simple phrase used for ‘atmospheric testing’ or ‘atmospheric sampling’. The process involves capturing a sample of the atmosphere so it can be analysed to determine the percentage or amount of a particular substance in the atmosphere (the air we breathe). Electronic gas detectors are most commonly used because of their ease of use, accuracy and instant results. An electronic gas detector can be equipped with one sensor or several, each for a different gas. The most common gases ‘detected’ for in construction, oil and gas and refining are: oxygen, hydrocarbons, carbon ... (read more)

Author: Innes Donaldson

18. Recommended Features for Game Cameras
June 09, 2015

Are you a game hunter? Do you need a game camera? When looking for hunting camera it is important that you consider six most important features before making your purchase. These are resolution, trigger time, date/time function, passive infrared width and range, flash and memory. Hunters use cameras to scout hunting areas all the time. They don’t actually have to be there but they do the scouting with the help of the cameras. When different animals pass by the can be recorded easily with the help of infrared motion and heat detectors which gets image signals. Here are the descriptions of what ... (read more)

Author: Vikram kumar

19. Competitive Landscape of Major Players in Malaysia Electronic Security Equipments Market
March 19, 2015

Malaysia Electronic Security Equipment Industry Outlook to 2018 - Increasing Demand for CCTV Cameras to Spur Growth” presents a comprehensive analysis of the industry covering aspects including market size by revenue and market segmentation by types of equipments and market structure. The report also entails a detailed description on the recent trends and developments in the market and competitive scenario of major players in the industry. Future projections and outlook section discusses projected scenario of electronic security equipment market and its segments. The electronic security ... (read more)

Author: Ankur Gupta

20. India Electronic Security Market Opportunities Analysis Report
January 30, 2015

India Electronic Security Market Outlook to 2018 – IP-based Video Surveillance and Integrated Solutions to Drive the Future’ presents a comprehensive analysis of the industry aspects including market size by revenue of electronic security equipments such as video surveillance systems, fire alarm systems, access control systems, intrusion alarms, intercoms and other electronic security equipments including metal detectors and X-Ray along with market segmentation by type of products, end-user markets, technology, services, distribution channels, and regions. The report also entails a detailed de... (read more)

Author: Ankur Gupta

21. 4 Facts about Garage Fires
January 19, 2015

When you scheduled your garage door installation—for either your home or business—was fire prevention and safety a top concern? Probably not. Many homeowners and business owners do their duty when it comes to installing smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and practicing general fire safety in their home or place of business. However, it’s easy to get a little “loose” with precautions in the garage. After all, what are the odds of a fire happening there? A lot higher than you think. Recently, a garage fire in Beloit, Wisconsin caused $30,000 in damages and a garage fire in Beaverton, O... (read more)

Author: Jen Stott

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January 15, 2015

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23. A Home Security System Can Lower Your Insurance Bill
June 02, 2014

Among the many reasons to install a home security system, such as peace of mind against theft, invasion, and personal harm, there’s one that might not have occurred to you: An alarm system can save you money over the years by keeping your homeowner’s insurance lower. This may not be a primary reason to install a security system but a home insurance discount can be used to calculate the affordability of a solid security system. Add in a fire alarm system that alerts the local fire department and the discount rises. The Home Insurance Discount Companies Offer Can Be Substantial Ho... (read more)

Author: Jen Stott

24. Install Security Fences And Keep Intruders Away
January 29, 2014

Today we live in the world where security is the first priority we cannot live relying on the traditional methods of security. If you desire to have your property and family safe, it is important that you have a complete security system installed in your house. Today you are going to find many reliable manufacturers offering different types of security system which can be installed in your home and office to keep your business, property and family safe. The systems come in a wide array of options from sophisticated motion detectors to the Security Fences in your residential property. Impo... (read more)

Author: jennifer obodo

25. Enhance your Quest for Precious Metals with PTI Detectors
January 25, 2014

The Multifaceted World of Modern Metal Detectors Either prospecting for small gold nuggets in the remote corners of the United States or reconstructing the past through archeology or humanitarian efforts at mine removal in conflict-ridden regions, advanced metal detectors can be extremely useful. The kind of the metal can be identified although computer-enhanced discrimination while their exceptional sensitivity greatly assists in detecting metals even in tinier sizes and greater depths and this did not happen in previously. For those hobby users around, expect to get cost-effective yet sup... (read more)

Author: Michael Black