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L-3 Introduces CT-Based Baggage Scanner for Checkpoint

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, June 30th, 2015

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Using technology that is currently being applied to screen checked bags at airports and automatically detect the presence of explosives, L-3 Communications [LLL] on Wednesday introduced a compact version of an explosives detection system (EDS) based on computed tomography (CT) for use at aviation security checkpoints.L-3 says its ClearScan EDS, which combines CT technology with advanced detection algorithms, will allow travelers to leave liquids and electronics in their bags, which is something the Transportation Security Administration in the United States…

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