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Arc Second To Introduce New Mapping and Navigation Technology at UXO/Countermine Forum

Technology Offers High-Accuracy Mapping and Target Reacquisition of Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) in Both Wooded and Open Areas

DULLES, Va., Aug 20, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Arc Second, Inc., the leading provider of laser-based 3D mapping and navigation products, will attend the UXO/Countermine Forum in Orlando, FL this September 3-6th, where it will demonstrate its Constellation(3Di) products. The various product configurations:

-- support man-portable and vehicle-towed sensor arrays

-- work under tree canopy, against buildings, and in other congested areas

-- deliver faster update rates and improved accuracy, and

-- track any number of position sensors in the same work area.

The multi-sensor capability allows the user to conduct multiple geophysical surveys at the same time, and enables the tracking of position and orientation of a geophysical sensor array, thus eliminating traditional errors that occur from sensor offsets.

Arc Second also plans to offer direct integration of geophysical sensors with its position sensors, and a real-time mapping interface, later this fall.

"The Constellation(3Di) products will revolutionize traditional methods of UXO mapping and navigation," stated Edward Barrientos, President and CEO of Arc Second, Inc. "Advances in geophysical sensors now allow for better anomaly discrimination, but until now, mapping and navigation technology lagged behind. With Constellation(3Di), UXO customers will be able to work in wooded areas - or up against buildings and other structures - with higher levels of accuracy and faster updates. This will allow better target identification, discrimination, and much quicker re-acquisition times."

Landmines and other unexploded ordinance pose a major threat to military personnel and to the civilian population around the world. With Constellation(3Di), military and civilian organizations have an important new tool in their UXO and Countermine efforts.

About Constellation(3Di)

The Constellation(3Di) products use Arc Second's proprietary 3D-Intelligence(TM) technology. The products consist of various configurations of stationary laser transmitters and portable sensors. The sensors themselves can be carried or mounted on other objects. Position information can be sent through a wireless connection to an on-site computer or stored on-board a hand-held Pocket PC computer.

The product also offers a real-time mapping interface, based on Arc Second's PocketCAD product ( www.pocketcad.com). In addition to the previously mentioned benefits, the Constellation products offer one-person operation, quick setup, and ease of use. The products may also be configured to work autonomously on robots and other unmanned vehicles.

For more information about Constellation(3Di), please see www.constellation3di.com.

About The UXO/Countermine Forum The UXO/Countermine Forum is DoD's preeminent conference on the technology, programs and partnerships in the UXO and countermine arenas. The conference brings together researchers, developers, manufacturers, and policy makers from the federal, state and international arenas to meet and share ideas and progress on UXO and mine detection and clearance.

Attendees include Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board, the US Army Environmental Center and the Office of the Project Manager for Mines. For more information about The UXO/Countermine Forum, please see www.theforum2002.com.

About Arc Second, Inc.

Arc Second develops, manufactures and markets 3D-Intelligence measurement and tracking products and mobile CAD software solutions. Arc Second markets its products to the construction, architecture, manufacturing, product design, forensics, aerospace, virtual reality and movie special effects sectors.

Founded in 1990, Arc Second is a privately held company located in Dulles, Virginia in the heart of the Northern Virginia technology corridor. For more information about ArcSecond, go to www.arcsecond.com.

PocketCAD, Arc Second, and 3D-Intelligence are registered trademarks of Arc Second, Inc. Constellation(3Di), The Mobile CAD Standard and Indoor-GPS are trademarks of Arc Second, Inc. Other trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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