PUBLISHER: Aviation & Defense Market Reports (A&D) | PRODUCT CODE: 1383237
PUBLISHER: Aviation & Defense Market Reports (A&D) | PRODUCT CODE: 1383237
Airport scanners, also known as airport security scanners, are sophisticated imaging devices that are used at airports to detect prohibited items, weapons, and potential threats on passengers or in their carry-on luggage. These scanners play an important role in ensuring the safety of passengers and airport personnel while maintaining aviation security.
X-ray scanners, also known as baggage or luggage scanners, create images of the contents of passengers' bags or items placed on conveyor belts using X-ray technology. Security personnel can use these scanners to detect potential threats such as firearms, explosives, or other prohibited items.
A. Hold Baggage Screening: These scanners inspect checked baggage. They usually use larger X-ray machines that can scan larger items and suitcases.
B. B. Cabin Baggage Screening: These scanners are used to screen carry-on luggage. They are typically smaller and intended for use at security checkpoints. Passengers place their bags on the conveyor belt, and an X-ray image is generated for security personnel to examine.
C. Passengers are screened using AIT scanners, also known as full-body scanners or millimeter-wave scanners. Non-ionizing radiation, such as millimeter waves, is used in these scanners to create a detailed image of an individual's body, revealing any concealed objects that may be hidden beneath clothing.
Millimeter-Wave Scanners: These scanners use low-power radio waves to scan the person.
The waves reflect, creating a three-dimensional image of the individual's body on a monitor for security personnel to review. Ionizing radiation is not emitted by millimeter-wave scanners.
X-ray Scanners with Backscatter: Backscatter X-ray scanners generate a two-dimensional image of a person's body using very low levels of ionizing radiation, which is displayed on a monitor for security personnel to analyze. These scanners are becoming less common due to privacy concerns and potential health risks associated with ionizing radiation.