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Teraview Propose Full Body Scan System To Reduce Terror Threats (And Speed Through Put) At Airports

There is currently a rush to adopt full body scanning in airports worldwide to reduce the terror threat from explosive devices carried on the body. The UK based company, TeraView, is proposing the use of TeraHertz scanning as an alternative to traditional X-rays and millimetre wave technology because of its sensitivity to certain substances.

TeraHertz scanning distorts the contrast of the images it generates to quickly and simply highlight explosives (including PETN) on the body amongst clothing and other obstacles. This feature eliminates the invasion of passenger privacy, already cited as a major issue by civil liberties groups and government bodies around the world, because the ‘low interest’ aspects of images are not exposed in fine detail.

Furthermore it means that the scanning process can be fully automated, removing the need for operator assistance and training, reducing errors and speeding throughput.

For more information visit www.teraview.com
Feb 2010

Feb 2010

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