Security and Vulnerability Assessment

We have the knowledge and contacts to pull together wide ranging solutions to security problems, using expertise and facilities from across QinetiQ and outside. Three key areas are described below: Threat analysis and mitigation, 3D modelling and Surveillance and detection.

Threat analysis and mitigation measures

We can help protect people and property from attack by the full spectrum of terrorist and other devices, ranging from small arms fire to large vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (IEDs). To do this, we use extensive practical and theoretical knowledge of weapons effects and the methods to mitigate them. QinetiQ can:

• Recommend and prove mitigation measures using off the shelf components, locally sourced materials or bespoke armours.
• Model the effects of blast and fragmentation on people and property in the open and in buildings.
• Carry out full scale trails of weapons and improvised devices.
• Advise on methods to improve existing structures.
  
  

3D modelling

From laser scan data, photographs and architect’s drawings QinetiQ has created computer modelled images, movies and real-time environments for the following security related applications:

• Reconstruction of security and military incidents. Using all available data an incident can be reconstructed within an accurate 3D computer model environment. The incident can be viewed from any perspective to aid an investigator to determine the cause of events.
• Evaluating and calculating lines of sight from any location to any point in a model environment, including sniper analysis.
• Visualisation of proposed engineering or defence measures. This can be particularly useful if a scheme goes to public inquiry for planning approval.
• Providing visual understanding and explanation of potential threat and outcomes. For example, showing the effect of a bomb blast on a sensitive building. This can be done photo-realistically or graphically.
• Analysis of existing or proposed CCTV camera positions. The dimensionally correct 3D model can be viewed from any location allowing the visual field of existing or proposed CCTV cameras to be assessed. Potential changes in the scene, including vegetation growth or vehicle parking, can be added to the model. The virtual camera used in the modelling software can be set up to match the field of view and specifications of the any real CCTV camera and can rapidly be changed to answer ‘what if’ questions.
• Training and briefing of emergency services and response teams.

Surveillance and detection

Land Division are constantly monitoring developments in surveillance and detection technology within QinetiQ and elsewhere. The following technologies and more can be included in any security system, as concepts, components for analysis, demonstrations or a packaged solution:

• CCTV.
• Thermal imaging.
• Polarimetric imaging.
• Hyperspectral imaging.
• Forward looking and surface penetrating radar.
• Unattended ground sensors.
• Advanced metal detection.
• Electronic surveillance and countermeasures.