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Multi-Energy High Resolution Modular Scan System for Internal and External Concealed Commodities

Objective

MESMERISE will develop and test a High-resolution non-intrusive scanner up to TRL 5 able to automatically detect and identify both internal and external concealed commodities being entirely independent of human operator interpretation and training and based on two complementary technologies: ultra-low-dose Multispectral Xray transmission and Infrasonic interrogation.
A novel x-ray detector, in addition to a higher imaging resolution, captures 256 channels of spectroscopic information, allowing a step change in material identification. Crucially, this level of resolution has the potential to enhance the detection of narcotics and explosives concealed in the body -a highly complex problem with currently available equipment.
A second subsystem for detecting externally concealed items based on a novel, intrinsically safe, technology (infrasound near-field acoustic holography) is entirely new to security screening. Low-fq MEM Micro-technology shall also be exploited to provide an automated version of non-contact pat-down.
Both sub-systems will be able to work independently, or together to provide complementary information and improve the detection of externally concealed objects. Automated algorithms for both subsystems and, through data fusion techniques, for the combined system will identify chemical substances, recognise pattern and detect anomalies with100g threshold in any part of the body, including prosthetic elements or plasters.
A big manufacturer of body scanners, SMEs, Univs, R&D centres, end-users and a diverse and high quality external advisory board, with a broad international contribution and connection to US counterparts provides a straightforward exploitation route.
Acceptance by society will be promoted by communication activities highlighting its non-contact nature, non divest condition and the absence of the requirement for operators to view explicit images through automated detection making MESMERISE intrinsically respectful of dignity and privacy.

Call for proposal

H2020-BES-2014-2015

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Sub call

H2020-BES-2015

Coordinator

UNIVERSIDAD DE ALCALA
Net EU contribution
€ 1 257 485,04
Address
Plaza De San Diego
28801 Alcala De Henares/madrid
Spain

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Region
Comunidad de Madrid Comunidad de Madrid Madrid
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 0,00

Participants (15)

MULTIX SA

Participation ended

France
Net EU contribution
€ 774 675,00
Address
Avenue Charles De Gaulle 171bis
92200 Neuilly Sur Seine
SME

The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.

Yes
Region
Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Hauts-de-Seine
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
ADANI
Belarus
Net EU contribution
€ 337 542,50
Address
7 Selitsky Str
220075 Minsk

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Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
Third-party

Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. The entity carries out work under the conditions laid down in the Grant Agreement, supplies goods or provides services for the action, but did not sign the Grant Agreement. A third party abides by the rules applicable to its related participant under the Grant Agreement with regard to eligibility of costs and control of expenditure.

ADANI TECHNOLOGIES JSC
Belarus
Net EU contribution
€ 101 832,50
Address
7 Selitsky Str Room 2/2
220075 Minsk

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Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
COMMISSARIAT A L ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
France
Net EU contribution
€ 581 515,00
Address
Rue Leblanc 25
75015 Paris 15

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Region
Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris
Activity type
Research Organisations
Other funding
€ 0,00
CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIONES ENERGETICAS, MEDIOAMBIENTALES Y TECNOLOGICAS-CIEMAT
Spain
Net EU contribution
€ 90 750,00
Address
Avenida Complutense 40
28040 Madrid

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Region
Comunidad de Madrid Comunidad de Madrid Madrid
Activity type
Research Organisations
Other funding
€ 0,00
HOME OFFICE
United Kingdom
Net EU contribution
€ 229 900,00
Address
2 Marsham Street
SW1P 4DF London

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Region
London Inner London — West Westminster
Activity type
Public bodies (excluding Research Organisations and Secondary or Higher Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
Third-party

Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. The entity carries out work under the conditions laid down in the Grant Agreement, supplies goods or provides services for the action, but did not sign the Grant Agreement. A third party abides by the rules applicable to its related participant under the Grant Agreement with regard to eligibility of costs and control of expenditure.

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
United Kingdom
Net EU contribution
€ 40 287,50
Address
Dstl Porton Down
SP4 0JQ Salisbury

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South West (England) Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area Wiltshire CC
Activity type
Public bodies (excluding Research Organisations and Secondary or Higher Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
MINISTERIO DEL INTERIOR
Spain
Net EU contribution
€ 220 318,00
Address
Calle Amador De Los Rios 7
28071 Madrid

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Comunidad de Madrid Comunidad de Madrid Madrid
Activity type
Public bodies (excluding Research Organisations and Secondary or Higher Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
UNIVERSITATEA DUNAREA DE JOS DIN GALATI
Romania
Net EU contribution
€ 197 812,50
Address
Strada Domneasca Nr. 47
800008 Galati

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Region
Macroregiunea Doi Sud-Est Galaţi
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 0,00
HORNIG WOLFGANG
Germany
Net EU contribution
€ 165 362,50
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
San Jorge Tecnológicas S.L.
Spain
Net EU contribution
€ 807 906,25
Address
Avenida Europa 82
E28341 Valdemoro

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SME

The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.

Yes
Region
Comunidad de Madrid Comunidad de Madrid Madrid
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
Third-party

Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. The entity carries out work under the conditions laid down in the Grant Agreement, supplies goods or provides services for the action, but did not sign the Grant Agreement. A third party abides by the rules applicable to its related participant under the Grant Agreement with regard to eligibility of costs and control of expenditure.

SAINT GEORGE TECH LTD
United Kingdom
Net EU contribution
€ 70 718,75
Address
71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden
WC2H 9JQ London

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SME

The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.

Yes
Region
London Inner London — West Camden and City of London
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
TOLLREGION OSLO OG AKERSHUS
Norway
Net EU contribution
€ 56 687,50
Address
Tollbugata 1
0152 Oslo

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Region
Norge Oslo og Viken Oslo
Activity type
Public bodies (excluding Research Organisations and Secondary or Higher Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00
INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE TECNICA AEROESPACIAL ESTEBAN TERRADAS
Spain
Net EU contribution
€ 54 499,46
Address
Cr Torrejon Ajalvir Km 4 2
28850 Torrejon De Ardoz Madrid

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Region
Comunidad de Madrid Comunidad de Madrid Madrid
Activity type
Research Organisations
Other funding
€ 0,00
DETECTION TECHNOLOGY SAS
France
Net EU contribution
€ 12 500,00
Address
460 Rue De Pommarin
38430 Moirans

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Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Rhône-Alpes Isère
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 0,00