TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -Tampa International Airport is one of nearly a dozen airports with a new 3-D checkpoint scanning system.
“The new 3-D technology is CT, computed tomography, like a CT scanner you would see in a hospital, but they have been moved over and modified for use in airports,” said Mark Howell, TSA regional spokesperson.
This state of the art technology is changing the way TSA can detect potential threats, allowing agents to get a better look at a bag going through the scanning system.
“The new 3-D technology gives the operator the ability to move the image 360 degrees, whereas the machines we are currently using are 2-D. They are doing the job, but everything is on a flat image,” added Howell.
The new system will also speed up the process for passengers by letting them keep items in their carry-on bags, like their electronics.
“The good thing with these machines, it’s a win-win for both parties. We are going to get better detection capabilities and passengers will see fewer things to take out of their bags,” said Howell.
TIA only has one of the new 3-D computed tomography screening systems. It is located in Airside C Departures. TSA plans to gradually add more of these new systems to TIA and other airports throughout the coming years.
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