NCJ Number
31985
Journal
Security Management Volume: 19 Issue: 6 Dated: (JANUARY 1976) Pages: 14-18
Date Published
1976
Length
5 pages
Annotation
TRADITIONAL USES FOR AND TYPES OF X-RAY EQUIPMENT ARE DISCUSSED TO COMPARE THE UTILITY OF NEWLY-DEVELOPED LOW DOSE EQUIPMENT IN THE AIRPORT SECURITY FIELD.
Abstract
LOW DOSE X-RAY EQUIPMENT UTILIZES A LIGHT AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM TO COMPENSATE FOR THE REDUCED INTENSITY OF RADIATION. OTHER ADVANTAGES INCLUDES A REDUCTION OF HEAVY AND BULKY SHIELDING AND AN INCREASE IN PROCESSING SPEED.