Wed, Dec 14, 2011
Sixteen More Airports Slated To Receive Millimeter Wave
Screening Devices
TSA on Monday announced 16 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.
"The deployment of this technology further strengthens security
while also enhancing passenger privacy," said TSA Assistant
Administrator for Security Capabilities Robin Kane. "The ability to
safely detect non-metallic threats concealed under layers of
clothing provides TSA Officers with an invaluable resource."
TSA plans to deploy units to the following airports in the coming
weeks:
- Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB)
- Bangor International Airport (BGR)
- Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
- Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
- Grand Forks Airport (GFK)
- Juneau International Airport (JNU)
- Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
- Louisville International Airport (SDF)
- Little Rock National Airport (LIT)
- Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
- Portland International Jetport (PWM)
- Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
- Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
- Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
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.
Imaging technology screening is safe for all travelers, and the
technology meets all known national and international health and
safety standards. In fact, the energy emitted by millimeter wave
technology is 1000 times less than the international limits and
guidelines.
In September 2011, TSA purchased 300 millimeter wave units
equipped with ATR, which are currently being deployed. Currently,
there are approximately 540 AIT units at more than 100 airports
nationwide. President Obama’s fiscal 2011 budget included the
purchase of 500 units, and the President’s fiscal 2012 budget
requests funding for an additional 275 units.
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