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This study will review previous studies and current processes used by DHS, and equipment manufacturers to estimate radiation exposures resulting from backscatter x-ray advanced imaging technology (AIT) system used in screening air travelers and provide a report with findings and recommendations.
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Airport Passenger Screening Using Backscatter X-Ray Machines: Compliance with Standards
Consensus Study Report
·2015
Passenger screening at commercial airports in the United States has gone through significant changes since the events of September 11, 2001. In response to increased concern over terrorist attacks on aircrafts, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has deployed security systems of advance...
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