Aviation News Item: 00226

14th Oct 2009

Source: ubmaviationnews.com

Manchester Airport has begun testing a voluntary passenger security scanner, which uses x-ray imaging technology to produce an image of the person's body and detect concealed objects. "We can assure the public that contrary to popular misconception, imaging technology does not allow security staff to see passengers naked, " said Sarah Barrett, head of customer experience. "The image produced is a black and white, ghost-like outline of an individual's body without any distinguishing features such as hair or facial features, making it impossible to recognise people but simple to detect concealed threats." The image is transmitted to a remote security officer who has no visual or verbal contact with the screening area. The security officer then electronically confirms if the passenger can proceed or whether a search is required. Images are transmitted to a standalone computer where they cannot be stored or captured after the passenger volunteer has passed through the imaging technology, according to Manchester Airport.

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