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Cargo X-ray
to medium-sized packages with
simultaneous X-ray imaging and
automated explosives detection.
The Rapiscan 638DV is an advanced
dual-view X-ray screening system for ULD
type, lower deck and large cargo pallet
type freight. It generates a horizontal and
vertical view of the object under
inspection, which provides a more
complete perspective of scanned items,
regardless of their orientation in the X-ray
system. This reduces the need to re-
position and re-scan pallets, thereby
improving detection and throughput. The
unit also includes Threat Image
Projection software for operator testing.
As it becomes more difficult for criminals
and terrorists to bomb aircraft through
carry-on and checked baggage pathways,
they may look to air cargo as another
forwarders and the independent models which will take over and screen the method of getting an explosive device onto
certified cargo facilities must manage items for smaller air forwarders.” an aircraft. While there have not been a
the screening of all air cargo based on To address the cargo security significant number of threats or attacks on
TSA’s established processes and requirements, manufacturers such as L-3 aircraft via the air cargo supply chain,
procedures,” says Shakouri. “The Communications and Rapiscan have governments and industries are
screening does not have to be at the rolled out a range of technological responding to the operational and
airport, but must carefully follow the solutions. Some of the systems are technological challenges of securing the
chain of custody protocol as defined already in place and in use. industry. The key to effective screening of
by TSA.” L-3 deployed a multi-sensor scanner to air cargo is good technology designed to
According to the current regulations, inspect large air cargo pallets for Dutch screen the unique contents of both
indirect air carriers, the airlines, or Customs at Schiphol International palletised and break bulk cargo packages
independent cargo screening facilities Airport. The air cargo screening system tied into off-airport supply chain security.
must conduct the air cargo screening. includes material discrimination features
“Airlines would prefer the cargo to be that help inspectors quickly assess Jeff Price is the owner of Leading Edge
screened prior to reaching the airport, container contents for contraband and Strategies, a U.S. based aviation security
however they may not want to lose business integrated radiation monitoring sensors consulting firm, and the lead author of
if items are not pre-screened,” says that detect more serious threats. L-3 “Practical Aviation Security: Predicting and
Shakouri. “Hence, some airlines do their offers a variety of products for both Preventing Future Threats”. He is also a
own screening at the airport. Independent break-bulk and pallet machines, college professor at the Metropolitan State
cargo screening facilities are new business including the ACX 6.4 which scans small College of Denver.
Rapiscan’s 638DV
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