Fort Leavenworth(ThomasNet Industrial NewsRoom) Surveillance radar protects perimeters from intruders: LAS VEGAS – ICx Technologies, a provider of advanced technology solutions for homeland and military security, announced today the availability of its Perimeter Surveillance Radar model STS-1400. The radar solution, manufactured by the ICx Radar Systems business unit, will be showcased at the ICx booth number 32003 at the ISC West Expo in Las Vegas from March 28 to 30. The STS-1400 is a high-resolution radar that accurately detects personnel and vehicles at up to 1,400 meters range. It scans 360 degrees every second in any climate, weather, or lighting condition to provide 24/7 security over a 2.3 square mile (6 sq. km.) area. Moreover, the STS-1400 directly controls surveillance cameras, pointing them toward the intrusion to allow video identification. The STS-1400 is designed to detect and track intruders as part of a wide area surveillance solution for protecting military forces, airports, ports, borders and other sites, facilities and public infrastructure assets. The Army was the first customer to purchase the radar for its IBOC program. The first units are set to be deployed at Fort Leavenworth.Fort Riley[(YubaNet.com) Fort Riley soldier killed in Iraq:][2] Pfc. Christopher M. North, 21, of Sarasota, Fla., died Apr. 21, in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using an improvised explosive device and small arms fire during combat operations. North was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley. [2]: www.yubanet.com/artman/publish/article_55513.shtml