magnetometers Archives

Vijay Chaudhary, who is entering his junior year at Howard University, describes his research on the reliability of walkthrough metal detectors. He is one of many students at Howard who have benefited from that university’s relationship with the CCICADA homeland-security research group. Photo credit: Christopher Biddle

Howard University Students Gain Valuable Research Experience, PhD Help and Post-Doctoral Fellowship with Help from CCICADA

A Howard University professor and his students explain how they have received training, grants and other support through their relationship with the CCICADA research group, which serves five minority serving institutions. [Read more...]

July 6, 2016

Three professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB and NHL) have mandated the use of walk-through metal detectors (also known as magnetometers) to enhance security at sports stadiums and arenas they oversee. Seen here are WTMDs in use by the Oakland Raiders. Photo credit: Oakland Raiders.

How to Protect Large Gatherings from Paris-Style Terrorist Attacks Is Focus of CCICADA Workshop at MetLife Stadium

Security experts gather at MetLife Stadium to discuss how to improve security at sports stadiums and other large venues vulnerable to terrorist attacks [Read more...]

May 18, 2016

REU Students Test Walkthrough Metal Detectors Used at Sports Stadiums

Undergraduate students test the accuracy of walkthrough metal detectors as part of CCICADA's homeland-security education program at Rutgers University. Their findings could make sports stadiums safer from terrorist attacks. [Read more...]

September 29, 2015

CCICADA Researchers Collect Field Data on Use of Magnetometers to Screen Fans at Soccer Match

A CCICADA researcher collects field data on use of magnetometers at MetLife Stadium. With calculators, clipboards and counters in hand, CCICADA faculty and student [Read more...]

June 25, 2014

Director Roberts Tells Congress How CCICADA’s Work Is Making Stadiums Safer for Crowds but Warns of Potential Future Threats

US Representative Susan Brooks In testimony before a House subcommittee, CCICADA Director Fred S. Roberts explained how his organization is enhancing stadium security through [Read more...]

June 23, 2014

CCICADA Director Roberts Explains How to Enhance Stadium Safety at Annual NFL Security Directors Meeting

Photo By David Reber, Creative Commons In a world filled with growing security threats, the National Football League needs outside help in meeting the challenge of keeping [Read more...]

June 16, 2014