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U.s. Transportation Security Administration: Advanced Imaging Technology

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Ever wondered how the screening processes at the airport work? This resource explains how imaging technology allow TSA officials to see a real time image of a passenger and review for anomalies without ever physically touching them. The process takes less than a minute and uses either harmless electromagnetic waves or low level x-ray beams bounced off the body to create the image. Software eliminates passenger-specific images but uses image scanned to identify potential threats and their location on the body.

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