DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Radiation detection instruments originally developed at the University of New Hampshire for space-based missions are being re-engineered for homeland security purposes.

UNH scientists and the Michigan Aerospace Corporation have signed an exclusive agreement to commercialize the equipment, which will be used to detect radioactive materials from a safe distance. For example, UNH says the instruments could be used in shipping ports, train stations or warehouses to find materials intended for “dirty bombs.”