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Maddie Page
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Security machine Produces 3D image Used mostly in airports Replaces standard pat downs More advanced security
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Backscatter X-ray beam ◦ Substances react differently ◦ Absorb beam, scatter beam, or let beam pass through ◦ Electromagnetic radiation
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Millimeter Wave Scanners ◦ Emit non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation ◦ Similar to wireless data transmitters
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Passive Sensors ◦ Bounce millimeter-wave or x-ray radiation off body ◦ Obstructed waves flag foreign objects
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Image being displayed on monitor ◦ Negative ◦ Vivid details ◦ Cell phone vs. gun ◦ Virtual “strip search”
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Vivid facial view Questions about recording of images Radiation poses health concerns Too invasive Scary machine
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Speed up security More accurate than pat downs Provide vivid images Bombing attempt - 78% approved Radiation equivalent to two minutes
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‣ Needs to be perfected ‣ Dependant on ‣ Cultures/beliefs ‣ TSA abuse
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