Full body "X-rays"

[medhead]

1) The Cost, and un-published risk matrix of such devices adding value relative to other security measures, and the bias of what could be smuggled. Given what gets missed in luggage scans Vs on person, the smart money would be on directing it to an area of greater value.

I totally agree on this, as a security measure no effort has been made to justify the use of these devices. I suspect the real reason to bring in these types of device is to stop smugglers, and related to the dangers of drugs any potential radiation exposure is meaningless. However, if they are want to stop drug smuggler, they should say so.

2) I don't believe the claimed exposure figures, especially as they are orders of magnitude below the weakest of medical imaging. Ok, we agree bag scanners leak a little, especially dense things, like Hart's range geology rock cores in hand luggage. I'm not sure if the security chimps or their unions understand the probability of faulty equipment.

etc.

I'm not sure I agree that baggage scanners leak a little. There is a whole set of regulations about testing and maintaining these devices and there is very little opportunity for faults. I also doubt that anyone would be carrying a meaningful amount of rock cores in hand luggage. Even if they did, I don't believe that the beams are that intense. This is based on me accidentally leaving my radiation baggage in hand luggage once and the badge result was just above background which is my normal badge result.

 

[medhead]

We've finally been provided some "official" information about these machines at work. I wnated to post the links for those interested.

FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

Project outline
Advanced Technology Trials

Of interest is the Nuctech LS1516BA Bottle Scanner, which detects threat substances in liquids, aerosols and gels. If this is successful perhaps the liquids restrictions will be reduced or lifted.

 

[simongr]

Well I don't want strangers lookin' a me "bits". I just don't trust those ISS security at BNE. I wonder (if the machines are introduced) how long it'll be before we see a CM headlines screeching ' Qantas security in x ray cough xmas scandal', 'cause ya do know its only a matter of time before someone figures out a way to post pikkies on the net.

This is not Superman - they wont be scanning through clothes to look at what colour undies you are wearing.

There are much bigger perverts out there.

 

[Will]

This is not Superman - they wont be scanning through clothes to look at what colour undies you are wearing.

There are much bigger perverts out there.

They will be able to see the size and shape of your genitals, though.

Security guards don't even have a code of ethics, btw. Is it a trusted enough profession to have access to this kind of imaging?

 

[simongr]

I honestly don't really care.

 

[straitman]

I honestly don't really care.

I agree. My degree of paranoia isn't really that high.

 

[zetski210]

I'm not phased either way.

I'm going to LA in November, I'll give them a crack and see how they go.

 

[Happy Dude]

I'll give them a crack

I'm sure you will. And they'll get a fine view of it.....:mrgreen:

 

[Maca44]

As a frequent traveller to the USA, and having had a hip replacement (metal which sets off the machine every time) I just hope this new x-ray machine might avoid secondary and the customary pat down.

 

[zetski210]

I'm sure you will. And they'll get a fine view of it.....:mrgreen:

Hey, I thought it, but left it for someone else to say...

 

[Flashback]

' Qantas security in x ray cough xmas scandal', 'cause ya do know its only a matter of time before someone figures out a way to post pikkies on the net.

I'm travelling on Christmas Day this year, do I have anything to worry about? :shock:

 

[tintin]

i dont worry about the people looking at me but their is going to be some perverted person who records women or god forbid children...

 

[Mal]

i dont worry about the people looking at me but their is going to be some perverted person who records women or god forbid children...

And what jolly will they get out of an x-ray photo like that? Hell, they could go to the beach and find more interesting things/erotic things to look at.

I really don't care if someone looks at the size of my 'member' via x-ray. Perhaps they'll get jealous

You should be more worried about security guards in department stores perving at customers in changing rooms, or people hiding out in swimming change rooms - at least then they have the ability to take full colour high resolution images of what they're after.

 

[simongr]

This actually made it onto Sky News last night.