X-RAY IMAGING OF BAGGAGE FOR AGRICULTURAL CONTRABAND

The testing is reported of real-time X-ray inspection for agricultural contraband on international flights. It was found that separating X-raying and search in time and space was feasible. This article describes how the X-ray images were digitized and stored on disk, and bags tagged for image recall. It was found that image recall at search was helpful in selecting and aiding search. It was estimated that a total, permanent system, consisting of two X-ray inspection stations and six recall computers with video plus subsystems would cost $225,000. It would require 2-3 X-ray observers, search staff, and would allow X-ray and selection of up to 600-800 checked bags (400-540 travellers) per hour.

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  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Schatzki, T F
  • Young, R
• Publication Date: 1988-11

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 657-671
• Serial:
  • Journal of Transportation Engineering
  • Volume: 114
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-947X
  • Serial URL: https://ascelibrary.org/journal/jtepbs

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Airports; Inspection; X ray analysis
• Old TRIS Terms: X ray inspection
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Aviation; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Terminals and Facilities; I80: Accident Studies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00477615
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: N
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 30 1988 12:00AM