The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced eight airports which are set to receive recently purchased millimeter wave Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) units.
The machines will be deployed with new automated target recognition (ATR) software designed to enhance privacy by eliminating passenger-specific images while improving throughput capabilities and streamlining the checkpoint screening process.
“This technology, combined with our many layers of security, gives our officers the best ability to detect and deter non-metallic threats,” said TSA Assistant Administrator for Security Technology Robin Kane. “In addition to improving security, advanced imaging technology continues to strengthen passenger privacy through the elimination of passenger-specific images.”
TSA plans to deploy units to the following airports in the coming weeks:
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TSA will make additional airport announcements as plans are finalized. Many factors are taken into consideration before AIT units are deployed including airport readiness and checkpoint infrastructure.
