TSA Making Screening Machines At MIA Less Invasive
MIAMI (CBS4) – Changes are coming to Miami International Airport to make specialized screening by the Transportation Security Administration less invasive.
On Tuesday, it was announced that the TSA would be installing new software on its millimeter wave Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) machines which would eliminate passenger specific images. Once the upgrade is installed, the machines will show a generic outline of the passenger with potential threats identified by an Automated Target Recognition program.
By eliminating the image of an actual passenger and replacing it with a generic outline of a person, passengers will be able to view the same outline that the TSA officer sees, according to the security agency. Also, a separate TSA officer will no longer be required to view the image in a remotely located viewing room.
"This software upgrade enables us to continue providing a high level of security through advanced imaging technology screening, while improving the passenger experience at checkpoints," said TSA Administrator John Pistole in a written statement.
As with the current version of AIT, if a potential threat is detected, the area will require additional screening. If no potential threats are detected, an "OK" appears on the monitor with no outline, and the passenger is cleared.
Miami International has four millimeter wave AITs.
