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Ananova :
Orlando airport security sees through clothes
Orlando International Airport is set to launch a security device that sees through passengers' clothes.
The airport was chosen by US authorities in December as the testing ground for next-generation security checkpoint devices.
The scanner can see through clothes and leaves nothing to the imagination, but - for the time being - only those who volunteer will go through it.
"We have to make sure that people feel safe and secure going to our airports," said Orlando Mayor Glenda Hood. "Our businesses depend on it."
Airport security has been one of America's top priorities since the September 11 terrorist attacks.
The Orlando checkpoint will feature six security systems: three for passengers and three for carry-on baggage.
The Rapiscan Secure 1000 uses low energy X-rays to search a person through their clothing. Rapiscan project manager Bryan Allman tested it on himself, showing how it detected a plastic knife hidden in his shirt pocket.
However, the outline of his body - every inch of it - was clearly visible.
Security officials say the scanner would only be used when a passenger shows an anomaly. Also, the security worker examining the scan would be the same s e x as the person being searched.
Story filed: 08:27 Friday 15th March 2002
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Just thought I'd share
I think its excellent news. what do you think ?????
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Ananova :
Orlando airport security sees through clothes
Orlando International Airport is set to launch a security device that sees through passengers' clothes.
The airport was chosen by US authorities in December as the testing ground for next-generation security checkpoint devices.
The scanner can see through clothes and leaves nothing to the imagination, but - for the time being - only those who volunteer will go through it.
"We have to make sure that people feel safe and secure going to our airports," said Orlando Mayor Glenda Hood. "Our businesses depend on it."
Airport security has been one of America's top priorities since the September 11 terrorist attacks.
The Orlando checkpoint will feature six security systems: three for passengers and three for carry-on baggage.
The Rapiscan Secure 1000 uses low energy X-rays to search a person through their clothing. Rapiscan project manager Bryan Allman tested it on himself, showing how it detected a plastic knife hidden in his shirt pocket.
However, the outline of his body - every inch of it - was clearly visible.
Security officials say the scanner would only be used when a passenger shows an anomaly. Also, the security worker examining the scan would be the same s e x as the person being searched.
Story filed: 08:27 Friday 15th March 2002
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Just thought I'd share
I think its excellent news. what do you think ?????
