Sniffex™ is a pocket-sized, hand held device for the detection of a wide variety of explosives including, but not limited to, TNT, dynamite, ammonite (diesel), PETN, RDX, gunpowder, Semtex, C4, and all nitrous oxide based explosives. Sniffex™ works on the basis of its ability to detect the presence of nitrous oxide (free) radicals within its effective range. Sniffex™ does not tell the operator the type of explosive detected.

Sniffex™ is the first device of its kind that can detect explosives from distances of up to 100 meters, even when the explosive is hidden behind walls or metal barriers such as buildings or vehicles. Other products are only effective within a few centimeters of their target. Additionally, Sniffex™ appears to be just as effective at finding fired weapons as finding nitrous oxide based explosives.

Sniffex™ is unique to all known explosive detection systems, both existing and under development.

Sniffex™ uses a totally different approach. It detects the interference between the magnetic field of the earth, the explosive, the device itself, and the human body which allows the device to penetrate and locate even small amounts of explosives through concrete, soil, and metal barriers.

Sniffex™ detects all types of explosives on the basis of the presence of nitrous oxide radicals. Sniffex™ operates only when in contact with the hand because of the human body interface.

A two-point interference field has a line of prominence along an axis between the source signal and the target material. Using this approach of detecting an interference field pattern, an operator can identify the presence of nitrous oxide radicals. Determining the line of prominence gives direction to the material and its location is achieved through triangulation.

The antenna is the pointer for the device. When Sniffex™ detects a nitrous oxide based explosive or a weapon that has been fired, the antenna “points” or rotates in the direction of the explosive or weapon. This rotation occurs as Sniffex™ enters into an area containing an abnormally high concentration of nitrous oxide radicals.

We have successfully demonstrated that Sniffex™ can penetrate concrete and brick walls as well as metal structures, containers, and vehicles. It is possible to become proficient in only a few hours of education and training that are provided by a trained instructor.