Advanced Technology (AT) X-ray systems provide clearer, more defined images of baggage than current x-rays in use by TSA. TSA has awarded contracts to L3, Smiths Detection and Rapiscan to lease seven AT x-rays from each company to test in airports. Each contract includes an option to purchase up to 500 units pending the results of testing.
Transportation Security Administration
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