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TSA Tasking Science Academy To Study Health Effects Of X-Ray Body Scanners

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, December 19th, 2012

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) last Friday said it plans to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to examine the health effects of backscatter X-ray-based Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) machines that the agency uses to screen passengers at some aviation security checkpoints. The Academy will convene a committee to review previous studies done to examine the health effects of the backscatter AIT machines and also review the processes that TSA and equipment manufacturers use to estimate radiation exposure to…

Army

Army Taking ‘More Refined’ Approach On Push For Right To Repair Reforms, Obadal Says

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Unmanned Systems

Counter-Drone Needs Will Be Addressed In Next NDAA Based On Iran War Lessons, Banks Says

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Pentagon

Pentagon ‘Working Options’ On Iran Supplemental, May Seek Funds For New Capabilities

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Congress

Wicker Backs “Crash Program” To Supply Ukraine With Low-Cost Weapons

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