Abstract: This invention related to a method of and system for detecting a threat, particularly a threat to a vehicle associated with an explosive blast and/or detonations. The method typically comprises receiving electromagnetic signals, or data indicative thereof, via a suitable electromagnetic detector arrangement from a target area adjacent the vehicle, as well as receiving optical signals, or data indicative thereof, via a suitable optical sensor arrangement also from a target area adjacent the vehicle. The method then comprises generating a threat detect output in response to receiving an optical signal indicative of a threat subsequent to receiving an electromagnetic signal indicative of a threat. The system typically implements the method as described. The invention also extends to a vehicle comprising a system in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: This invention related to a method of and system for detecting a threat, particularly a threat to a vehicle associated with an explosive blast and/or detonations. The method typically comprises receiving electromagnetic signals, or data indicative thereof, via a suitable electromagnetic detector arrangement from a target area adjacent the vehicle, as well as receiving optical signals, or data indicative thereof, via a suitable optical sensor arrangement also from a target area adjacent the vehicle. The method then comprises generating a threat detect output in response to receiving an optical signal indicative of a threat subsequent to receiving an electromagnetic signal indicative of a threat. The system typically implements the method as described. The invention also extends to a vehicle comprising a system in accordance with the invention.