Tue, Mar 09, 2010
First Full Body Scanners Being Deployed Nationwide
The first 11 airports receiving advanced imaging technology
(AIT) units are gearing up for their arrival. TSA reports on its
blog that advanced imaging technology safely screens passengers for
metallic and non-metallic threats, including weapons, explosives
and other objects concealed under clothing that might normally go
undetected.
AIT units are currently being set up at Boston Logan
International airport, and within a week they’ll be at
Chicago O’Hare International airport. You should see the rest
of the airports on this list in action by this summer:
- Boston Logan International (BOS)
- Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)
- Chicago O’Hare International (ORD)
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FFL)
- Kansas City International (MCI)
- Los Angeles International (LAX)
- Mineta San José International (SJC)
- Oakland International (OAK)
- Port Columbus International (CMH)
- San Diego International (SAN)
A total of 450 AIT units will be deployed by the end of 2010 and
the additional airports will be announced in the near future.
TSA Photo
TSA says many factors are taken into consideration before AIT
units are deployed, including the airports' infrastructure. The
large size of the machines, as well as the consideration for remote
viewing locations must be considered when selecting locations for
deployment.
TSA Photo
Currently, 40 AIT units purchased previously are deployed at 19
airports nationwide.
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