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  2. NYPD X-ray vans - Wikipedia

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    The x-ray van manufacturer found that the vans expose bystanders to a 40% larger dose of ionizing radiation than the radiation delivered by airport scanners utilizing similar technology. In airports, The European Union and United States Transportation Security Administration banned the use of this type of radiation technology citing privacy and ...

  3. Airport security - Wikipedia

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    The UK trialed a controversial new method of screening passengers to further improve airport security using backscatter X-ray machines that provide a 360-degree view of a person, as well as "see" under clothes, right down to the skin and bones.

  4. Rapiscan Systems - Wikipedia

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    Rapiscan Systems is an American privately held company that specialises in walk-through metal detectors and X-ray machines for screening airport luggage and cargo. The company is owned by OSI Systems. [1] The company headquarters, in Torrance, California, USA, is the primary location for research and development, engineering, manufacturing ...

  5. Worst toy ever -- Airport security x-ray machine - AOL

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    However, I have to believe that we can do better than Wizard Industries' pathetic new offering, the Scan-it Operation Worst toy ever -- Airport security x-ray machine Skip to main content

  6. Explosive detection - Wikipedia

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    A number of fake dowsing rod-style detection devices have been widely used in Iraq and Thailand, notably the ADE 651 and GT200, where they have been reported to have failed to detect bombs that have killed hundreds of people and injured thousands more.

  7. Backscatter X-ray - Wikipedia

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    Backscatter X-ray is an advanced X-ray imaging technology. Traditional X-ray machines detect hard and soft materials by the variation in x-ray intensity transmitted through the target. In contrast, backscatter X-ray detects the radiation that reflects from the target. It has potential applications where less-destructive examination is required ...

  8. Full body scanner - Wikipedia

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    Full body scanner in millimeter wave scanners technique at Cologne Bonn Airport Image from an active millimeter wave body scanner. A full-body scanner is a device that detects objects on or inside a person's body for security screening purposes, without physically removing clothes or making physical contact.

  9. List of companies based in New York City - Wikipedia

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    New York & Company: retail New York Board of Trade: financial exchanges New York Life: insurance New York Mercantile Exchange: financial exchanges New York Private Bank & Trust: financial services New York Stock Exchange: financial exchanges The New York Times Company: media New Young Broadcasting: media Newmark Grubb Knight Frank: real estate