VALENCIA, CALIF. - January
11, 2006 - Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle
control systems used in the United States and internationally, today announced
that its anti-terrorist barriers are now protecting the international cruise
ship terminal at the Port of Sydney Harbour in Australia. Delta's DSC501 barriers
lie flat in the road until activated, at which point they spring up at a 45-degree
angle and effectively stop a speeding vehicle in its tracks.
"We are pleased that the Port of Sydney Harbour chose Delta Scientific
barriers to protect this critical passenger terminal," emphasized Delta
Scientific Senior Vice President David Dickinson. "The DSC501 was designed
for the U.S. Navy, and has also been selected for use at U.S. embassies around
the globe. We have installed over 1,000 of these high security barriers throughout
the world."
The DSC501 barricade stops and destroys a 15,000 lb (66.7 kN) vehicle traveling
50 mph (80 kph). Set in a foundation only 18 inches (46 cm) deep, the Delta
DSC501 is able to survive and operate after a 1.2 million foot pound impact.
Upon extracting the vehicle after its crash test, the barricade was fully functional
and performed a resounding 27,000 additional cycles.
At the Port of Sydney Harbour, the barriers prevent speeding vehicles from getting
past the guard post at the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay, where
about 90 vessels are expected to dock during the busy summer months. Nearly
160,000 passengers are expected to come through the Port, representing a major
facet of Australia's tourism industry.
The anti-terrorist barriers were installed as part of an effort to upgrade security
at ports in the state of New South Wales. Other heightened security measures
include closed circuit TV cameras, exclusion zones and security patrols.
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