U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY2011-10-06 07:36:25
TSA Announces Advanced Imaging Technology Deployments at U.S. Airports
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced 29 airports which are set to receive recently purchased millimeter wave Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) machines. The machines will be deployed with new automated target recognition software designed to enhance privacy by eliminating passenger-specific images while improving throughput capabilities and streamlining the checkpoint screening process.
"We remain committed to implementing technologies that strengthen passenger privacy while ensuring the highest level of security," said TSA Administrator John S. Pistole. "In addition to improving the passenger experience at the checkpoint, advanced imaging technology continues to give us the greatest opportunity to detect and deter evolving threats to aviation."
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced 29 airports which are set to receive recently purchased millimeter wave Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) machines. The machines will be deployed with new automated target recognition software designed to enhance privacy by eliminating passenger-specific images while improving throughput capabilities and streamlining the checkpoint screening process.
"We remain committed to implementing technologies that strengthen passenger privacy while ensuring the highest level of security," said TSA Administrator John S. Pistole. "In addition to improving the passenger experience at the checkpoint, advanced imaging technology continues to give us the greatest opportunity to detect and deter evolving threats to aviation."
For more information contact:
Transportation Security Administration
Mail Stop: TSA-6
400 7th St. Sw
Washington
D.C. 20590
United States Of America