Officials with the Transportation Security Administration\n(TSA) announced the installation of three new computed tomography (CT) X-ray\nscanner is underway in the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) security\ncheckpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Installation of the new equipment will occur in a phased\napproach, with one new lane being equipped weekly over the next month. Once\neach lane is modified and completes certification, it will open for screening\nbefore installation of the next lane begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the project, only two security screening lanes will\nbe in operation and passengers are urged to arrive to the terminal at least two\nhours prior to scheduled departure times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new CT scanners will be used to screen travelers\u2019\ncarry-on luggage in the security checkpoints. CT units apply a sophisticated\nalgorithm as they generate a 3-D image of the contents of the carry-on bag. A\nTSA officer can manipulate the 3-D X-ray image on-screen to allow for a better\nview of the bag\u2019s contents, ultimately reducing the number of bag checks that\nare required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When a carry-on bag is screened through a CT scanner,\ntravelers can leave everything in their carry-on bag, including electronics\nlarger than a cell phone and food. The opening to the X-ray tunnel on a CT unit\nis slightly smaller than on a traditional X-ray unit so TSA advises travelers\nnot to force larger items into the tunnel, but to ask a TSA officer for\nassistance. Another feature of the CT scanner system is every carry-on item\nmust be placed in a bin for screening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cUse of CT technology at our security checkpoints is a\nwin-win for TSA and passengers,\u201d said Beth Walker, TSA Federal Security\nDirector for AVL. \u201cWe get increased detection capability which leads to fewer\nbag checks, and passengers get to leave their electronics and 3-1-1 liquids in\ntheir bags.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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