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Homeland Security

TSA Using L-3’s Imaging System In Primary Screening Mode

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Thursday, February 19th, 2009

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By Calvin Biesecker The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) yesterday said it has begun using a millimeter wave whole body imaging system in primary screening mode in lieu of using metal detectors at airport checkpoints in Tulsa International Airport, Okla., as part of an ongoing pilot project using the millimeter wave imaging technology. The use of L-3 Communications' [LLL] ProVision portal in a primary screening application is a new twist in the piloting of the system. TSA has acquired at least…

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