Abstract: A vehicle-aided detection system for a vehicle is provided herein. The vehicle-aided detection system includes an end effector that is movable in an operating environment and coupled to a cargo bed via a robotic arm. A sensor system is configured to detect the end effector and at least one person in the operating environment. A controller is configured to process information received from the sensor system and to determine a physical profile of at least one person. The controller then determines whether user-worn equipment is equipped by the at least one person.

Abstract: In a process for the production of the explosive material 2,2',4,4',6,6'-hexanitrostilbene in which 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene is reacted with an alkali or alkaline earth metal hypochlorite in a solution to precipitate the product, the yield is improved by adding to the mixture, subsequent to commencement of the reaction, a nitrogeneous base. The nitrogeneous base is particularly one having a pKa of 9.25 to 11.25 and an organic amine is especially preferred. The base is added at least 0.5 minute after starting the reaction, and the mixture is stood thereafter for a period which is preferably about 2 hours.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of nitrophenols by adding over a period of time a suspension containing from about 4 to about 20 per cent weight/volume of nitrosated phenol to a nitric acid solution containing between 45 and 100 per cent by weight of nitric acid, said solution being maintained at a temperature in the range from about 45.degree. to 100.degree.C.