New CT Scanning Technology Might Soon Be Deployed At Airports Around US
The TSA, along with help from American Airlines, are now testing a new CT scanning technology at Sky Harbor International Airport in Pheonix.
In the perceived need for heightened security at airports, they've rolled out this new CT technology that is able to provide a 3D image of travel contents.
The CT scanner will be rotating around the conveyor belt and taking hundreds of images, using an X-ray camera.
They decided to roll out the technology at the Sky Harbor airport because it's said to be a major airport hub and it's a valuable partner of American Airlines.
The scanner is going to only be deployed at Terminal 4, only at one checkpoint lane. And this technology isn't really new for them, it's said that they already use it on checked baggage in order to survey contents and make sure there isn't anything coming that shouldn't be there.
If they really see success with this technology then it might not be long before it gets rolled out to other airports across the country as well.
It's believed that perhaps this technology might help to alter certain bans in place now on liquids, laptops, and more. If these scanners are better able to detect contraband then it's suggested that we could see an amendment to the current rules surrounding these products.
When it comes to detecting controversial objects that travelers try to bring with them, the TSA has failed miserably in the past to prevent threats from getting through their security. This is an organization that costs billions of dollars and they certainly cause a lot of trouble and leave many wondering why they don't seem more concerned with efficiency.
Airports around the country see hour-long lineups because of the overwhelming inefficiency that is displayed by this organization. Perhaps this new technology might do something to change that.
Airport security has turned many people off of traveling because they no longer want to deal with the hassle and be treated like a violent criminal when they simply want to go on a peaceful vacation with loved ones etc.
Past surveys have sought to analyze the feelings of travelers, with some suggesting that the majority of travelers don't mind the security process. Though, it's been found that travelers overwhelming don't enjoy taking off their shoes, following the confusing liquids ban, and there's plenty of discontent over the laptop ban.
If the TSA doesn't seek to improve their services, then perhaps more airports will seek to end their relationships with them and opt for private screening services. Interestingly, the Sky Phoenix Harbor International Airport has been one to previously criticize the TSA and blame them for delays around the nation and for causing tens of thousands of passengers to miss their flights.
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Sources:
http://azbigmedia.com/ab/tsa-american-airlines-test-screening-technology-sky-harbor
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/06/15/tsa-ct-scanning-carryon-bags-liquids-laptops-american-airlines/102885474/
http://www.destinationtips.com/news/travel-survey-finds-people-dont-like-going-security/
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2016/05/19/airports-are-fed-up-with-tsa-heres-why-it-will-be-hard-to-break-up-with-them.html
https://skift.com/2016/05/27/more-airports-may-ditch-the-tsa-and-use-private-security-instead/
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The TSA is complete horse shit. 💩
They have zero credible stoppages and a whole lot of internal investigation exposing mass corruption and theft. A whole lot of 💩
Thanks for the post. I hope we all recognize the none sense implied here about the TSA.
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Yep, the TSA is security theater
Ugh! I hate the security process.
I feel like I've robbed my freedom each day. I get it, They need to keep us safe.
But when they gave my boyfriend a full search and a pat down in front of everyone, That was EMBARRASSING, And made me very angry. They did this all because He had one of those Paper ID'S instead of a card ID because he was trying to get his motorcycle endorsement.
I hope this will somehow make the process more convient. But I feel like it may not. Instead They'll do even more searches ,To the point they'll question us about everything that we want to take on our trip.
It's good to know that they try to improve the processes at the airports. It's sometimes just so anoying to keep waiting in those long lines for several minutes or even hours...
It's fine as long as it's not detecting my bitcoin wallet...
Nice post
niiiice sharing..👍
Always good to see improvements on the security and safety side of things.
Now let's see price and value improvements for the customers who patiently go through all of the screening and loops of traveling these days.
Getting the government out of operating the TSA and having a privatized company do it would be so much better. Flyers will be able to hold them accountable and new technology like these scanners would see a faster adoption. When companies compete for contracts consumers win. I'm not saying governments should not regulate the industry, but Air Traffic Controllers are already a privatized industry, and they are efficient in performing an incredibly complex responsibility, why not the TSA?
I think the TSA are a total joke... Hopefully it will actually improve things. Or at least make the lines move a little quicker!
upped and resteemed
great post. tnx