CT scanners could detect threat items that older X-ray machines might not identify. Despite this, using this technology for all passenger carry-on bags might not be the best approach.
By Sheldon H. Jacobson, The Hill
A traveler passes through the Transportation Security Administration line at Washington Dulles International Airport. (Photo: Kylie Cooper/Reuters)
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Advancements in Security Screening
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to deploy computed tomography (CT) scanning equipment widely at airport security checkpoints. These scanners offer a three-dimensional view of carry-on bag contents. Previously, X-ray machines only provided a two-dimensional image.
With CT scanning technology, removing items from carry-on bags during screening becomes unnecessary.
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