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Homeland Security

TSA Testing AS&E’s Z Portal at Ferry Terminal

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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Aug. 18 began a four-week pilot of American Science and Engineering's [ASEI] Z Portal backscatter X-Ray cargo and vehicle inspection system at the Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach Ferry near Havelock, N.C. The imaging system is used to screen vehicles for explosives before they are driven onto the small ferry boat, which crosses the Neuse River. Prior to boarding drivers proceed slowly through the Z Portal, which captures images from three sides of the vehicle. Once…

Congress

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Congress

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Congress

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