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TSA Expects To Begin Testing Of CT Systems At Airport Checkpoints In Early 2017

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, December 7th, 2016

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TSA Expects To Begin Testing Of CT Systems At Airport Checkpoints In Early 2017

L-3's ClearScan computed tomography checkpoint screening system. Photo: L-3

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is currently working with several vendors to get their advanced explosives detection systems certified so that they can be deployed to aviation security checkpoints early in 2017 for field testing, an agency official said on Tuesday.The computed tomography-based (CT) technology, which currently is used in explosive detection systems (EDS) to automatically screen checked bags for explosives, will be tested to screen carry-on bags for explosives and other threats. The technology could make it easier for…

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