- System will allow armed forces to detect harmful chemicals at a safe distance
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 15, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Goodrich
Corporation (NYSE: GR) has received a production contract from General
Dynamics Armament and Technical Products (Charlotte, N.C.) to provide scanner
modules and associated data items for the U.S. Army Joint Services Lightweight
Standoff Chemical Agent Detector (JSLSCAD) system. Deliveries are expected to
begin in the second quarter, 2009. Goodrich's ISR Systems team in Barrington,
IL will perform the work.
The JSLSCAD uses a passive infrared detection system that automatically
searches the 7- to 14-micron region of the surrounding atmosphere for chemical
agent vapor clouds. Using sophisticated pattern recognition algorithms,
JSLSCAD detects, classifies and identifies chemical agents while
discriminating against both natural and manmade battle space interferents.
Once detection is made, JSLSCAD identifies the agent cloud and alerts
operators with audible and/or visual alarms, allowing personnel to either
avoid contaminated areas or don protective gear.
Tom Bergeron, President, ISR Systems at Goodrich, said, 'This contract
further enhances Goodrich's presence as a key provider of chemical detection
products. JSLSCAD has the potential to significantly enhance the safety of
allied troops on the ground, and we are proud to provide General Dynamics with
advanced scanner modules for this important system.'
General Dynamics' JSLSCAD is the first chemical detection system designed
with a 360-degree coverage field and range up to two kilometers.
Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global supplier
of systems and services to the aerospace and defense industry. Serving a
global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service
facilities, Goodrich is one of the largest aerospace companies in the world.
For more information, visit http://www.goodrich.com.
Goodrich Corporation operates through its divisions and as a parent
company for its subsidiaries, one or more of which may be referred to as
'Goodrich Corporation' in this press release.
SOURCE Goodrich Corporation; GR - Electronic Systems
