New advanced imaging technology installed at DuBois Regional Airport in Pennsylvania

A new advanced imaging technology (AIT) machine was recently installed at the DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ) in Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

The state-of-the-art machine’s target recognition software enables passengers a more private experience by eliminating passenger-specific images during scanning while enhancing throughput capabilities that streamline the checkpoint process.

AIT specifically works by safely screening travelers for metallic and nonmetallic threats which include guns, explosives, knives, and other dangerous objects that may be concealed within a person’s clothing.

When a passenger passes through the system, a generic image in displayed to TSA personnel that is standardized for all travelers for privacy purposes. Should a person be carrying a suspicious item, an area is highlighted on the generic image’s body for TSA to examine.

“Advanced imaging technology remains TSA’s best opportunity to detect the aviation security threats of tomorrow,” Karen Keys-Turner, TSA’s federal security director for Western Pennsylvania, said. “We remain committed to deploying this integral counterterrorism tool in order to ensure the highest level of security for the traveling public.”

According to TSA, the technology is safe for all travelers and it meets all known national and international health and safety standards. The energy emitted by millimeter wave technology is approximately 1,000 times less than the international limit guidelines.