Checking luggage at train stations and airports has become popular and is no longer strange to many people. Using baggage scanners to check luggage before entering traffic or appearing in important areas helps the security department quickly control the luggage of guests, avoiding the risk of fire and explosion. ..
So what is a baggage scanner? How do they work and what types are common? Let’s learn about this type of product through the article below.
Baggage scanner (luggage scanner) is a technologically advanced device today. With the use of supporting, or finding prohibited items. Thus, prohibited substances in suitcases such as: (drugs, explosives, inorganic substances,…) will not be able to pass through the eyes. Prevent smuggling of banned goods and substances in absolute safety.
Image via airport baggage scanner.
If you’ve ever wondered how airport baggage scanners work, airports use two different types of scanners. The first are full-body scanners called millimeter wave scanners and produce moving images like what we’re used to seeing in movies.
Backscatter X-rays are designed to show hidden objects underneath clothing or luggage. They can detect both metal and non-metallic objects, from guns to food and plastic. Some airports no longer use backscatter scanners because they are considered an invasion of privacy, but they are still used at major US, UK and European airports.
Airport baggage scanners work by using a small amount of X-rays, an electromagnetic radiation that helps us better see the objects inside. In order to be able to illuminate the objects to be examined, and to analyze the characteristics of the examined object according to the change of the transmitted rays. The image is displayed on the computer to simulate, highlight in color the objects of high danger.
Hand baggage scanners are mostly like airport baggage scanners but are mainly used to detect weapons, or banned substances hidden in bags, or in cars…
The advantage of the portable baggage scanner is that it is compact in size, easy to carry and move. Especially this product is wireless design, can be controlled remotely.
Similar to other baggage scanner products, the first thing you should understand is what is checked baggage? Or things to note objects and items in checked baggage.
Checked baggage can be understood as baggage traveling on the same flight as you but stored in a separate space. Those luggages are usually heavy and bulky items.
The checked baggage scanner will detect items that may be dangerous to the aircraft such as: Fragile, easily damaged items, explosives, or prohibited weapons such as: (guns, swords, bullets… )
Mini baggage scanners, also known as portable X-ray scanners , are designed for security checks on various types of luggage and cargo…