Brand / Product manufacturers original Description if available

MIR (USA) Micropower Impulse Radar (MIR)developed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in 1993. Ironically MIR means “peace” or “world” in russian language. Probably just coincidence. Licensing wasn’t cheap – $100K, but just a pocket lint for someone who understands what is going on. The hardware itself costs nothing – $20 with off the shelf parts. Don’t be fooled by this non-assuming little box – it spawned myriad of applications: MIR Motion Sensor

Range Gated Field Disturbance Sensor

MIR Hidden Object Locator (studfinder)

RF Fluid Level Switch

Micropower RF Receiver

Time-of-Flight Radio Location System

Cardiovascular Monitor

Microradar Rangefinder

Micropower Impulse Radar Imager

Electronic Trip Wire

Modular Rangefinder

Multichannel MIR Motion Sensor

Micropower RF Receiver

MIR Strip Proximity Sensor (Smart Wire)

Microradar Microphone This description is from their 1995 website (llnl.gov): Soon after McEwan’s breakthrough in 1993, it became evident that such radars had the possibility of impacting an extremely wide range of applications. Since then, nearly 30 patents have been filed, hundreds of commercial applications have been identified, and MIR technology has become LLNL’s biggest technology transfer activity. Licenses with industry have been signed in the areas of automobile back-up systems and in hand-held tools for finding studs and other objects behind walls. Many other diverse applications are under investigation, including fluid level sensing (electronic dipsticks), heart monitoring for medical applications, security systems, detection of breathing through walls or rubble (e.g., finding survivors of earthquakes), monitoring of infants for the possible prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), underground and through-wall imaging, and many others. Probably the main unique feature of this radar is the cost. The current version uses off-the-shelf electronic components so that a standard MIR board can be assembled with less than $20 of parts. Future development plans include reducing the MIR components to multi-chip modules or ASIC’s as the demand increases and it becomes economically feasible. What makes the MIR so useful for security applications is its range gating capability. Imagine that each radio pulse is a large wave traveling across a lake. The wave bounces off an island and comes back to you. The amount of time it takes the wave to return depends on the distance to the island. By setting the radar’s “gate,” or echo acceptance range, to open only at the right time to receive echoes from a certain distance, it can ignore all other echoes. Range gating can therefore be used to set up an invisible security bubble around the radar. In a burglar alarm, for instance, the range might be set at 20 feet. The radar then detects only objects that modulate the reflected signal at this distance. It detects motion by repeatedly checking the echo pattern to see whether it changes over time; a change means the bubble has been penetrated by a moving object. This eliminates triggering on stationary background objects or “clutter.” MIR website PDF’s from archive.org (local copy): MIR home page MIR overview MIR Licensing info MIR government info What is interesting that already in 2004 they could detect a gun through a wall and have pretty good visual of human body: article from 1994 LA times extremely interesting article from 1988 that puts things in perspective about those “einsteins”

ERKOS (previously sold by selex-si-uk.com and selex-si.com (Italy although money comes from big guys) ERKOS Environmental Radar for a Knowing Observation and Surveillance ERKOS is the SELEX Sistemi Integrati innovative solution for emergency and life-threatening situations. The new hand-held system provides immediate detection of humans behind concrete walls and their continuous tracking, as well as building layout and life signs detection.Life Signs Detection This function allows to detect life signs, like heartbeat and/or breathing in a through-the-wall context, in particular revealing motionless people in real-time. The detection of still people is performed by illuminating the investigated area with electromagnetic signals and exploiting the phase-modulation induced from the breastbone movement. This feature allows to locate people under ruins in case of landslides, earthquakes and other disasters. Advanced Tracking The system allows to locate and track humans inside the area of interest, both in free space and in a through-the-wall condition, with an improved resolution with respect to Global Positioning System based devices. Tracking is carried out by means of a two steps algorithm. The first step provides the spatial map of targets position while the latter uses this map to perform tracking. The processing is able to remove the presence of spurious objects that could be wrongly identified as persons.

PKI 7405 (germany) This device is a small handheld system for the detection and localization of human beings or animals being suspected in inaccessible rooms. The typical application is during anti-terrorist interventions and disasters like earthquakes, demolitions, etc. Its high sensitivity even assures reliable detection of objects hidden behind solid structures like walls, wreckage, etc. According to the micro-movements performed by their life functions the system detects and localizes them. In common use, the PKI 7405 can be deployed vertically for forward observing or horizontally for up- and down scanning. The easiest way of operation is just to place the device on the wall or any other solid object. Another possibility is to mount the system on a tripod and to observe the obstacle from a distance of up to 10 m. An optional LAN remote control allows the operator to survey the scene from a safe distance, which is especially useful during long term operation. PKI 7405 has two basic modes, one for fast moving and one for non- or slow moving objects. The fast moving mode has a better tracking accuracy whilst the slow moving mode is more suitable to detect objects which are not moving.

EMMDAR and RANGE-R® by Cyterra (USA) My comment about range-r radar – in all published photos the thing looks less credible than something purchased from TOYS’R’US. Looks like a prop. The screen looks like piece of paper printed with inkjet printer and glued on. Today’s soldiers are faced with asymmetric warfare tactics that require more sophisticated means to locate and engage enemy combatants. As the battlefield spreads to urban areas, soldiers must increase their situation awareness to protect themselves from ambushes, suicide bombers and other potential threats. EMMDAR provides the modern soldier with the operational advantage of increased preparedness when entering buildings that have potential hostile enemies, thus ensuring elevated mission success rates and the ability to save lives.L-3’s EMMDAR is a lightweight handheld radar system designed to detect people through walls. In seconds, EMMDAR informs the user of the presence of moving or near-stationary personnel and the distance, or range, to the person.EMMDAR is type classified by the US Army as AN/PPS-26 and is a controlled item under the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). EMMDAR may be exported with the proper authorization by the U.S. Department of State.RANGE-R® is a highly sensitive handheld radar system designed to detect and measure the distance to moving and near-stationary personnel through walls constructed of common building materials. Designed to increase situation awareness in urban environments for its users, RANGE-R provides vital intelligence necessary to safely undertake a variety of law enforcement and search and rescue operations.RANGE-R applications include: Police / SWAT — Determine the presence and location of assailants or hostages in a building

Search & Rescue — Locate injured people inside buildings

Firefighters — Quickly determine whether people are trapped in a building L-3’s patented stepped frequency continuous wave (SFCW) radar technology and proprietary target detection algorithms enable RANGE-R to operate as a highly sensitive Doppler motion detector. Advanced packaging design results in the smallest, lightest through wall sensor available today. With near immediate analysis and results in seconds, RANGE-R provides first responders with critical information that may make the difference between life and death.

ASTIR (US) AKELA, through sponsorship by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), has developed a high performance, portable, see-through-the-wall imaging system. The system provides the ability to detect and track the presence of both moving and stationary individuals within a building structure.Unlike some through-the-wall systems that must be placed in direct contact or in close proximity to a wall, AKELA’s system provides for a standoff distance up to 30 meters. This helps to keep the personnel operating the system out of harm’s way. It also provides a wider viewing angle, allowing for detections within multi-level structures from a single position.The provided software allows full control of system operation, signal processing, and graphic display. A display of detection results appears within a few seconds of start-up. The system provides the ability not only to detect an individual person, but also to determine his approximate location in both range and azimuth without the need to relocate the system.

ACU-CPR4 (Acustek)Resucesafe appears to be clones ACU-CPR4 / CPR3 another clone by cinside Only 700g in size of 12*20*3cm, ergonomic designed, required of minimum training and with backlight for dark usage. Tested in different field scenario have shown it is the best choice for break operation. Enables to see through to a human in a 70°sector 3-5m behind a 20cm concrete wall, 10m behind an interior wall and 25m without any obstacles.Sensitivity of detection can be easily increased or decreased as needed. Movements such as fans and machinery are filtered out and not detected. Up to 7 through wall radars can be remotely monitored from a PC, PDA or IPAD. Wireless connectivity means it can monitored and controlled from one remote windows computer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktG7i0vLIoc https://www.youtube.com/user/Acustekltd/videos

XAVER by Camero-Tech(Israel) The Xaver™ family of through wall imaging systems Company owned by Samy Katsav Group (SK Holdings) – defense, shipbuilding and real estate related companies controlled by Samy Katsav. Which in turn closely related to Baran Group (at least it has website) – they have joint real estate venture called NES PAN doing shady real estate business all over the world. Please don’t startle ADL – I doubt they are jewish (none of them have any allegiance to any nation or country) even though they might be speaking the language, sing the anthems the loudest, self proclaimed history experts (or sources of all experts) and dance national dances in most extravagant manner. Notice in russian language “baran” is word for sheep, ram, etc.. Designed to provide an optimal solution for a variety of different military and law enforcement applications.The Xaver™ systems have been designed in close cooperation with the user community to provide a reliable and tactical situational awareness solution for urban environments. The innovative technology developed by Camero provides operators with an unprecedented operational advantage.The XAVER Net PDA supports viewing and control of multiple XAVER systems with an intuitive interface. This capability adds a new dimension of situational awareness to the operator by providing through-wall detection and imaging information from multiple XAVER systems at a remote distance.Design by zog-design.com confirmed here quattro-d.co.il Xaver 100 Building on its successful legacy of through-wall RF imaging products, Camero is in the advanced development stages of an innovative presence of life detector – the Xaver™ 100. The Xaver™ 100 stems from the core radar- based imaging technology used in our Xaver™ line of through wall imaging products. The X100 uses micro-power, Ultra Wide Band (UWB), pulsed radar to penetrate standard building materials and alert the user to the presence of life on the other side of the wall. Developed with the specific needs of tactical operators in mind, the Xaver™ 100 provides instant critical situational awareness and target acquisition data. The Xaver™ 400 allows for quick location of people hidden by walls and barriers, enabling tactical teams to step into the known and obtain mission-critical information.

The Xaver™ 400 is a compact, lightweight and durable personal device, optimized for the speed of tactical entries. The Xaver™ 400 gives special ops and rescue forces critical information in real-time about the number of people and their location behind a wall. The Xaver™ 800 portable, high performance imaging system, optimized for gathering instant and accurate real-time information from behind solid walls or barriers. The Xaver™ 800 is unique in providing for the first time a true 3D imaging of objects behind walls. The Xaver™ 800’s superior object resolution allows quick location of people hidden by walls and barriers, and tracking of their movement patterns to support differentiation between victims and hostiles.

Prism 200 (UK) Prism 200 is easy to use, quick to respond, and fast to load

With the press of a button, operators can switch between front, plan or profile views for a complete picture and can also observe the scenario in a 3D view

Advanced signal processing highlights moving people and objects in complex environments

Its ergonomics allow the operative to use it one-handed or two-handed Covert intelligence Prism 200 has been designed for dangerous and life-threatening situations, where without invasive sensors it presents reliable information to the user. Using highly sophisticated software, the unit can analyze radar signals and instantly filter out objects that are not moving behind a wall or door. This means that Prism 200 can be used in a range of different environments – even offices with their angular surfaces and metal objects, which act as a ‘hall of mirrors’ to standard radar equipment. This level of analysis means that users do not waste their valuable time in translating spurious data; they can focus their attention on what is most important – the people inside. Long term through wall surveillance video

ReTWis /Retia (Czech republic previous website lokalizacni-systemy.cz) and DF108 (appears to be chinese clone) retwis ReTWis is a through-wall radar system capable of detecting, locating, and real-time tracking of living human targets concealed behind solid barriers. ReTWis is a truly portable device; it weighs 7 kg, including its battery, which provides sufficient power for an endurance of 9 hours. ReTWis can be used for a variety of different purposes and in as many ways; whenever you need to know whether there are living humans on the other side of the solid barrier and what their current location is. ReTWis is an invaluable tool in every case where having visibility is essential. ReTWis can see through most common wall materials enabling its users to view living beings at a range of up to 20 meters. ReTWis is the tool which can help you to have a quick evaluation of room activity and it can also be used as a decision-maker tool. new version released 2015: press release (archive)