New HCV-Mobile

The new HCV-Mobile system is used for the detection of weapons, narcotics and contraband in inbound and outbound freight.

The HCV-Mobile facilitates a thorough inspection of stationary vehicles or loads while moving the mobile system. The HCV-Mobile distinguishes itself by unique flexibility. Being a vehicle-mounted device, it is ready to operate anywhere in less than 30 minutes and can inspect up to 30 trucks per hour. Its image resolution capability indicates smuggled goods, weapons and drugs in detail.

The HCV-Mobile is the most efficient high-energy mobile system available (4MeV – up to 270 mm steel penetration) for the inspection of fully loaded trucks, vehicles and containers at ports, Customs and border checkpoints.

Due to its high throughput capability, the HCV-Mobile grants secured shipment without disrupting the flow of goods. It contributes to the ongoing efforts in the global war on terrorism.

Notes:

1. HCV-Mobile (Heimann Cargo Vision Mobile) – инспекционно-досмотровый комплекс (ИДК), произведённый компанией Smiths Heimann.

2. Smiths Heimann Gmbh (Germany) – компания, основанная в 1946 г, осуществляет свою деятельность на международной основе. Более 50 лет производит рентгеновские инспекционные системы, внедряя новые стандарты.

3. …up to 270 mm steel penetration – проникающая способность по стали до 270 мм.

Exercise 24. Match left and right.

Exercise 25. Comprehension questions.

1. What is the HCV-Mobile capacity?

2. What types of vehicles are inspected with the help of the HCV-Mobile?

3. What are technical characteristics of the HCV-Mobile?

Exercise 26. Match these definitions with words or phrases in the text.

1) specialized check/control carried out with the help of high frequency electromagnetic rays of short wave length;

2) the act of detecting; discovery, as of crime, or something forbidden;

3) cargo carried by water, air, or land, especially by means of common carriers;

4) to make easy or less difficult; to simplify;

5) a place where traffic is stopped for Customs inspection and clearance;

6) the act of improving; increase in value or excellence; betterment; enhancement;

7) movement, transportation of merchandise, wares, or manufactured products;

8) the sustained, clandestine use of violence, or threat of violence against civilians in order to achieve a political, or religious purpose.

Exercise 27. Rewrite the sentences below translating the Russian parts into English.

1. The HCV-Mobile ускоряет a thorough inspection of стационарные транспортные средства or грузы while moving the mobile system.

2. The system will be used for the обнаружение оружия, наркотиков and contraband in прибывающий и убывающий груз.

3. The HCV-Mobile is the мобильная система высокоэнергетического рентгеновского просвечивания available for the inspection of большегрузные транспортные средства and контейнеры at ports, Customs and border пункты пропуска.

4. The HCV-Mobile grants secured shipment, обеспечивая непрерывность движения грузопотока.

5. The system is ready to operate anywhere in less than 30 minutes and can inspect до 30 транспортных средств в час.

6. The HCV-Mobile distinguishes itself by большая гибкость в использовании.

Exercise 28. Render the article below in English (in 4-5 sentences).

Use the following words and phrases: dangerous cargo; Customs post; to reduce time expenses; unauthorized people; mobile cargo inspection system; X-ray screening; fully loaded (bulky) trucks; explosives.