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Explosive Detecting Systems (EDS) Explosive detection systems are machines that have been designing to work like MRIs.... ASIA was passed into law to accelerate the development of an efficient Explosive detection System (EDS) as a means of enhancing security in airports and airlines.... The explosion of the Pan Am flight in Scotland could have been avoided had there been effective explosives' detection mechanisms in place at the airport.... It also incorporated technological innovations to detect flight explosives and other attempts to harm flight journeys....
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(1500 words)
Research Paper
The procedure of going through airport security checkpoints, scanning carry-on items and going through metal detectors fostered a false sense of security in many people.... That is the potential for checked luggage and cargo loaded into the hold of an airplane to be rigged with explosives.... To date, no airline or airport routinely screens checked bags and cargo for explosives.... At the same time, he noted, checked bags are not routinely screened for explosives....
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Essay
The paper "Stafford Regional airport security" highlights that security has many parts that function precisely together.... airport security is a vital form of security that should be established to curb terrorism.... Laws should be amended to provide airport security professionals extra authority other than mere observing and reporting.... For instance, an unusual condition that requires immediate action can be handled properly by airport security professionals....
11 Pages
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Research Paper
(Elias, 2009) A number of methods and technologies can be used to implement SSCP including walk through metal detectors, X-ray device for whole body scanning, carry-on baggage x-ray and explosive detection systems (EDS).... The paper highlights some of the technologies used in airport security checkpoints for screening both passengers and luggage.
... In order to prevent and eliminate such potential threats and malicious harm, an installation of a comprehensive airport security screening is necessary....
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Research Paper
X-rays are used extensively in airport scanning systems in order to find out the presence of metallic portions either in the baggage or on the body of the passengers.... The essay "Airport Bomb detection Technologies" briefly explains the main airport bomb detection technologies.... Planting of bombs in airports is an easy task for terrorists even though many sophisticated bomb detection technologies are currently in place in many airports....
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Essay
The paper "Post 9/11 Changes in Regards to airport security" presents that airport security has changed head to toe since the September 11 attack.... The September 11 attack had a great impact on airport security.... However, the attack brought considerable changes as airport security became the duty of the newly formed Transportation Security Administration (TSA).... Moreover, technology like CCTV cameras and body scanners are used to ensure that weapons and explosives are not carried by passengers....
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Term Paper
The paper "Weaknesses of airport security" discusses that a smooth operating airport ensures a thriving or booming economy for the entire region or country as it enables the swift movement of goods and services needed for any types of business activities.... Therefore, the key mandate of airport security is to prevent these threats from becoming a reality.... As such, illegal immigrants, criminals and even terrorists can come in through these gateways unless prevented by advent measures placed by airport security officials....
7 Pages
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Essay
The paper "Computed Tomography Scanner in Airport" tells us about the explosive detection system.... Computer Tomography X-ray is an explosive detection system (IDS) that uses CT scanners and image processing software to mechanically screen through luggage for explosives and other illicit materials.... For purpose of aviation security, the detection of explosives and illegal substances is a critical step towards the prevention of terrorism threats (Muthukkumarasamy et al, 2004)....
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Coursework