TSA has installed two new computed tomography (CT) scanners in the security checkpoint at Casper-Natrona County International Airport (CPR). The CT X-ray scanners are being used to screen departing travelers’ carry-on luggage.
A CT scanner provides advanced explosive detection capabilities by applying a sophisticated algorithm to generate a 3-D image of the contents of the carry-on bag. A TSA officer can view and rotate the Xray image for a thorough visual image analysis on-screen. By getting a better view of the contents of the bag, the TSO is able to resolve potential security threats on-screen, ultimately reducing the number of bag checks that are required.
When a carry-on bag is screened through a CT scanner, travelers can leave everything in their carry-on bag, including electronics larger than a cell phone and travel-size liquids. Every item screened through a CT scanner system must be placed in a bin for screening.
There are currently more than 460 CT scanners in use at 175 airports nationwide. TSA continues to install new CT scanners in airports of all sizes across the country.
Look for the new CT scanners the next time you depart CPR!
Fairbanks International Airport Baggage Transport Conveyor Enhanced With Mod Drive™ System
Airports face a host of unique industry challenges, such as meeting efficiency regulations and seeking out the best maintenance practices to reduce costs and keep operations flowing. In today’s current economic climate, any potential cost savings can go a long way.
In 2019, Alaska’s Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) sought to modernize its equipment and operations. They were dissatisfied with the performance of the gearmotors on their baggage transport conveyors and began searching for new suppliers. Regal approached FAI with a solution that could improve equipment performance and simplify maintenance, with the added benefit of energy cost savings: the Hub City® MOD Drive™ system.
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