FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does Decision Sciences do?

Decision Sciences is an advanced security and detection systems company based in Poway, California. Decision Sciences mitigates the worldwide threat of nuclear WMD proliferation by developing passive cargo scanning systems capable of accurately detecting shielded and unshielded nuclear threats.

What is an MMPDS?

Decision Sciences has created a Multi-Mode Passive Detection System, MMPDS, that accurately detects shielded and unshielded nuclear threats using passive interrogation methods.  Decision Sciences' MMPDS is positioned to improve the safety, effectiveness and efficiency of cargo scanning operations around the globe.

What are the benefits of Decision Sciences' MMPDS Scanner?

• Enables international marine terminal operators to meet U.S. Congressional mandates of HR-1 and the Safe Port Act to scan 100% of cargo containers shipped to the United States by 2012.
• Enables other entities including border and customs personnel, security forces, and municipalities to effectively and efficiently scan containers and vehicles for nuclear threats.
• For additional information regarding MMPDS features and benefits, please visit our Multi-Mode Passive Detection System page.