Text 2 Smiths Detection supplies Port of Marseille with new mobile X-ray inspection system - New hcv-Mobile
Task I. Read the following text and make sure that you have a good general idea of what it is about. If you don’t know any words look them up in the dictionary.
P
aris,
France, 3 March 2004
- Smiths Detection has received an order from the French Port of
Marseille (PAM) for an HCV-Mobile X-ray inspection solution from the
Heimann Cargo Vision product range. This new HCV-Mobile system will
reinforce already established security measures by providing enhanced
access control and computerized follow-ups of freight goods, thus
completing the port’s CSI-compliance. PAM is the largest port in
France, also ranking number one in the Mediterranean, and third
largest petroleum port worldwide.
The Port of Marseille purchased the HCV-Mobile along with a review image workstation for X-ray analysis purposes plus one check-in workstation for the registration of container and truck data.
Upon delivery in September of this year, the system will be operated by French Customs at Pam’s Marseille Fos Terminal and primarily be used for the detection of weapons, narcotics and contraband in inbound and outbound freight. Due to the tragic events of September 11th 2001, US Customs has developed the supply chain program Container Security Initiative (CSI) to insure that container transports are not exploited for terrorist purposes. CSI is based on an agreement between the national Customs administration, the seaport in question and US customs. CSI certification gives facilitated treatment on imports to the United States.
This order follows previous similar international projects related to the application of HCV systems, for instance installed at the Port of Le Havre, in the United Kingdom, Belgium, Senegal, Mexico, Togo and Tanzania.
The Technology
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. It is perfectly suited for easy customs document verification.
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. Based on feedback collected from users and operators working with the previous generation of HCV-Mobiles, further improvements have been made in ergonomics1, flexibility and ease of use.
Due to its high throughput capability, the HCV-Mobile grants secured shipment without disrupting the flow of goods. It reliably contributes to the ongoing efforts in the global war on terrorism.
NOTES:
Heimann Cargo Vision Mobile (HCV-Mobile) – инспекционно-досмотровый комплекс (ИДК), произведённый компанией Smiths Heimann;
Smiths Heimann Gmbh – основана в 1946 г, осуществляет свою деятельность на международной основе. Более 50 лет производит рентгеновские инспекционные системы, внедряя новые стандарты. Благодаря опыту и знаниям, является общепринятым мировым лидером в своей отрасли;
enhanced access control – повышенный уровень качества досмотра;
…up to 270 mm steel penetration – проникающая способность по стали до 270 мм;
Container Security Initiative (CSI) – американская программа безопасности контейнерных перевозок (реализуется с 2002 г.).
Task II. Match these definitions with words or phrases in the text.
specialized check/control carried out with the help of high frequency electromagnetic rays of short wave length;
to strengthen with equipment; to increase;
the act of detecting; discovery, as of crime, or something forbidden;
cargo carried by water, air, or land, especially by means of common carriers;
to make easy or less difficult; to simplify;
a place where traffic is stopped for customs inspection and clearance;
the act of improving; increase in value or excellence; betterment; enhancement;
movement, transportation of merchandise, wares, or manufactured products;
the sustained, clandestine use of violence, or threat of violence against civilians in order to achieve a political, or religious purpose.
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Task IV. Answer the questions.
What is the HCV-Mobile used for?
Where will the system be operated?
What is PAM?
What has US Customs developed already?
What does CSI certification give?
Where (in what countries) do HCV systems operate?
What are technical characteristics of the HCV-Mobile?
Task V. Rewrite the sentences below translating the Russian parts into English.
The HCV-Mobile ускоряет a thorough inspection of стационарные транспортные средства or loads while moving the mobile system.
The new HCV-Mobile system will reinforce already established меры безопасности by providing повышенный уровень качества досмотра and computerized follow-ups of транспортируемые товары.
The system will be used for the обнаружение оружия, наркотиков and contraband in прибывающий и убывающий груз.
The HCV-Mobile is the мобильная система высокоэнергетического рентгеновского просвечивания available for the inspection of полностью загруженные trucks, vehicles and containers at ports, customs and border пункты пропуска.
CSI certification gives упрощенная проверка on imports to the United States.
The HCV-Mobile grants secured shipment обеспечивая непрерывность движения грузопотока.
The system is ready to operate anywhere in less than 30 minutes and can inspect до 30 транспортных средств в час.
US Customs has developed the supply chain program Container Security Initiative (CSI) to убедиться that container transports не используется в террористических целях.
The Port of Marseille purchased the HCV-Mobile along with a высококачественная система отображения информации.
The French Port of Marseille is the largest port in France, also признанный номером «один» in the Mediterranean.
Task VI. Complete the following sentences using the text.
The new HCV-Mobile system will reinforce already established security measures by ______.
The Port of Marseille purchased the HCV-Mobile along with a review image workstation for ______.
The system will be operated by French Customs and primarily be used for ______.
CSI is based on an agreement between ______.
The HCV-Mobile facilitates _______.
Being a vehicle-mounted device, it is ready to _______.
The HCV-Mobile is the most efficient high-energy mobile system available
for the inspection of ______.
It reliably contributes to the ongoing efforts in the global war on _____.
The HCV-Mobile distinguishes itself by ______.
The HCV-Mobile grants secured shipment without ______.
Task VII. Translate the following into Russian.