The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport’s new terminal is now fully operational with new advanced imaging technology (AIT) and a computed tomography (CT) unit. TSA worked closely with the airport on the design of the security checkpoint.
AIT technology screens travelers for metallic and non-metallic threats, including weapons, explosives and other objects that may be concealed under layers of clothing. These units have been proved to reduce the frequency of full-body pat-downs. The technology uses millimeter-wave technology, which meets national health and safety standards. Automated target recognition software eliminates passenger-specific images and instead auto-detects potential threats by indicating their location on a generic ‘cookie-cutter’ outline of a person. The generic outline is identical for all passengers.
The new checkpoint also features a CT checkpoint scanner that provides TSA officers with three-dimensional views of the contents of carry-on bags. When the CT scanners are in use at the checkpoint, travelers do not need to remove electronics or travel-size liquids from their carry-on luggage.
The opening to the x-ray tunnel on a CT unit is slightly smaller than on a traditional x-ray unit, so TSA advises travelers not to force larger items into the tunnel, but instead ask a TSA officer for assistance. Every carry-on item must be placed in a bin for screening.
The checkpoint is part of Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport’s terminal modernization plan, which more than doubles the size of the terminal space and adds passenger amenities including a boarding bridge, improved restrooms and seating with device chargers.
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