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Body x-rays at US airport
26 February 2007
A new piece of equipment is being tested in America with the promise that it will change security procedures at airports around the world.
X-ray equipment is used on passengers' bodies, revealing any potentially dangerous items that might usually go undetected.
A 90-day trial is taking place at Sky Harbour International airport in Phoenix, although at present it is only being used on a voluntary basis.
The Transportation Security Administration has assured passengers that every effort has been made to ensure that the process is not too invasive.
The system displays the images in a way that is not inappropriate and once a passenger has passed through the system, the image will be deleted and is not stored anywhere.
Security officials sit in a separate room where they analyse the images and inform the passenger whether they may continue with their journey or not through the illumination of a green or red light.
Sky Harbour International is hoping that the trial proves successful, meaning it may be extended.
© Adfero Ltd
X-ray equipment is used on passengers' bodies, revealing any potentially dangerous items that might usually go undetected.
A 90-day trial is taking place at Sky Harbour International airport in Phoenix, although at present it is only being used on a voluntary basis.
The Transportation Security Administration has assured passengers that every effort has been made to ensure that the process is not too invasive.
The system displays the images in a way that is not inappropriate and once a passenger has passed through the system, the image will be deleted and is not stored anywhere.
Security officials sit in a separate room where they analyse the images and inform the passenger whether they may continue with their journey or not through the illumination of a green or red light.
Sky Harbour International is hoping that the trial proves successful, meaning it may be extended.
© Adfero Ltd
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