The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) recently announced the benefits of a new, compact carry-on baggage screening system to aid smaller airports.
The Reduced Form Factor-Computed Tomography (RFF-CT) system is presently being deployed at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada. The system was developed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and S&T’s Screening at Speed Program, along with Integrated Defense and Security Solutions, based in Boxborough, Mass.
“The RFF-CT system is an opportunity to decrease size, weight, and power, making the system more adaptable to smaller security checkpoints common at regional airports,” S&T Screening at Speed Program Manager John Fortune said. “This system is designed to meet the same TSA detection standards as full-size CT systems while enabling more flexible, passenger-friendly checkpoints.”
CT screening systems offer an advantage over older technology in that they enable detailed three-dimensional images of objects inside carry-on bags, allowing TSA personnel to identify most textures and materials, thereby reducing the number of bag checks.
The RFF-CT system allows TSA to use smaller accessible screening systems nationwide in airports with size or layout limitations, ensuring travelers are screened with CT technology.
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