CRSL provides shining example of threat detection
The youth was subsequently apprehended and given a Youth Restorative Disposal (YRD) for the offence.
The specialist software used to locate the source of the threat using information provided by the flight crew was developed by Cunning Running Software Ltd (CRSL). The airline operator concerned is very happy with the swift and proportionate response to this potential flight safety issue, sending grateful thanks to Hampshire Police and the team at CRSL.
Above: Southampton International Airport.
SAM-PRAS is a unique Aviation Security Counter-Terrorism tool providing rapid identification of potential weapon launch sites around an airport. Initially it was developed to counter the threat from shoulder-launched missiles (MANPADS) however other stand-off weapons, including ability to work out the source of laser strikes on aircraft, have gradually been added.
CRSL also produces RAM-PRAS, another Counter-Terrorism tool providing threat analysis for other environments including power stations, data centres, buildings, VIP protection, and Crowded Places. The user-friendly software identifies potential attack sources from rockets, mortars, RPG and rifles and also shows danger areas from active shooters, optimised sensor coverage and sniper positions.
Chris Barrington Brown, managing director of CRSL, said: “We are highly motivated to ensure threats like these are swiftly mitigated. We achieve this by continually evolving and adapting our software to new potential threats. We have worked closely with our customers such as Hampshire Constabulary to ensure that we are the world’s leading provider of software to deliver ‘Threat Visualisation for the Real World’”.
SAM-PRAS is in service at around 100 airports worldwide including in the UK, USA and Australia, as well as with military forces in the UK, Australia and France.
RAM-PRAS is in service with an increasing number of UK Police Forces after trial use during the 2012 Olympics.
