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They aren't meant to detect explosives. They are meant to detect weapons that the metal detector might not pickup The explosive you would just put through the
by kujhytrtyu 16y ago
They aren't meant to detect explosives.
They are meant to detect weapons that the metal detector might not pickup
The explosive you would just put through the x-ray machine anyway where it wouldn't be detected.
- ceejayoz 16y ago> They aren't meant to detect explosives. Yes, they are. http://www.tsa.gov/approach/tech/ait/faqs.shtm http://www.tsa.gov/approach/tech/ait/faqs.shtm > Advanced imaging technology safely screens passengers for both metallic and non-metallic threats, including weapons and explosives, which may be concealed under a passengers’ clothing without physical contact to keep the traveling public secure.
- kujhytrtyu 16y agoThat's a TSA website - it also claims that they are professionals working for our security.
- ceejayoz 16y agoThe scanners may not do a good job of it, but it's pretty clear that one of the things they were sold as doing is detecting explosives.