Staged Removal of TSA LAG* rules by end of 2010

[medhead]

I'm dubious about the ability of scanners to detect "threat liquids" in a closed container. Seems to me that the diverse range of gels, oils, aerosols, liquids, medicines etc. etc. would exhibit a huge range of reactions to whatever technology they are using.

It sounds like a way of phasing out the stupid liquid check system without admitting that it's been a farce from Day One.

I'm not sure why it would be dubious. While there are just about no details on how it works on the web. I would assume that the liquid detectors work by looking for the response of the liquid to the x-ray. Such as how XRF works by using the radiation to cause a substance of interest to response by emitting characteristic radiation. Also think of the customs or quaratine X-ray that detect organic materials and highlight them on the image. That based on measuring a known reaction from the substance of interest to the x-ray radiation.

As for whether it's stupid, well one liquid bomb has been used on an aircraft already and the mastermind is still at large.....

 

[serfty]

I'm dubious about the ability of scanners to detect "threat liquids" in a closed container. Seems to me that the diverse range of gels, oils, aerosols, liquids, medicines etc. etc. would exhibit a huge range of reactions to whatever technology they are using.

It sounds like a way of phasing out the stupid liquid check system without admitting that it's been a farce from Day One.

I believe the volume of such is the issue; such xrays would detect L/A/Gs that may be an issue initiating a further examination.

I guess your 600ml bottle of water may be fine whereas that 500cl bottle of Italian olive oil would be detected and reuqire checking out.

 

[Skyring]

As for whether it's stupid, well one liquid bomb has been used on an aircraft already and the mastermind is still at large.....

Remind me of the details, please. Was the scenario one of carry-on bags and suicide bombers?

 

[serfty]

... Was the scenario one of carry-on bags and suicide bombers?

NO - IIRC it was a Japanese Businessman on route to/from MNL - the device was placed in the seat pocket in front.

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No it was placed in the life jacket underneth the seat ...
... More here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oplan_Bojinka#Planning_of_Oplan_Bojinka
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[drron]

If relaxation of the fluids rule was imminent then they probably wouldnt have to do this-
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[medhead]

If relaxation of the fluids rule was imminent then they probably wouldnt have to do this-
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Being able to scan liquids means they can relax the 100 ml limitation.

 

[JohnK]

Good news. There should not have been restrictions on LAGs in the first place....