Good news! The Transportation Security Administration announced 25 airports which are set to receive recently purchased millimeter wave Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) units.
The machines will be deployed with new automated target recognition (ATR) software designed to enhance privacy by eliminating passenger-specific images while improving throughput capabilities and streamlining the checkpoint screening process.
“Advanced Imaging Technology is currently the best available technology to detect non-metallic threat items concealed under layers of clothing,” said TSA Assistant Administrator for Security Capabilities Robin Kane. “This deployment enhances not only aviation security, but also the safety and security of the traveling public.”
TSA will make additional airport announcements as plans are finalized. Many factors are taken into consideration before AIT units are deployed including airport readiness and checkpoint infrastructure.
AIT is designed to enhance security by safely screening passengers for metallic and non-metallic threats—including weapons, explosives, and other objects concealed under layers of clothing. This technology has led to the detection of hundreds of prohibited, illegal, or dangerous items at checkpoint nationwide since January 2010.
Advanced imaging deployed at more airports
Transportation - February 3, 2012 - 10:03am by btsocial
Good news! The Transportation Security Administration announced 25 airports which are set to receive recently purchased millimeter wave Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) units.
The machines will be deployed with new automated target recognition (ATR) software designed to enhance privacy by eliminating passenger-specific images while improving throughput capabilities and streamlining the checkpoint screening process.
“Advanced Imaging Technology is currently the best available technology to detect non-metallic threat items concealed under layers of clothing,” said TSA Assistant Administrator for Security Capabilities Robin Kane. “This deployment enhances not only aviation security, but also the safety and security of the traveling public.”
TSA will make additional airport announcements as plans are finalized. Many factors are taken into consideration before AIT units are deployed including airport readiness and checkpoint infrastructure.
AIT is designed to enhance security by safely screening passengers for metallic and non-metallic threats—including weapons, explosives, and other objects concealed under layers of clothing. This technology has led to the detection of hundreds of prohibited, illegal, or dangerous items at checkpoint nationwide since January 2010.