LUBBOCK, Texas, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration issued the following press release:
JUNEAU, Alaska - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has installed two new state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) checkpoint X-ray machines that enhance screening capabilities of carry-on items brought to the checkpoint by passengers ticketed to fly out of Juneau International Airport.
The new CT x-rays screen carry-on items at the checkpoint by applying a sophisticated algorithm as they generate a 3-D image of the contents of carry-on bags. This new technology creates such a clear image of a bag's contents that the system can automatically detect explosives and other threat items...