X-ray Vision is No Longer Limited to Superheroes
X-ray vision is no longer limited to superheroes, as Qantas debuts a security screening technology in Melbourne this week that can see through the clothing of passengers.
Although the ProVision Portal is not a part of the current security screening process, the technology is being introduced into the Qantas Domestic Terminal for public consideration.
“Passengers are invited to view and test the equipment on a voluntary basis in order for Qantas to gain customer feedback on this new technology,” said Qantas Group General Manager Security Geoffrey Askew.
The device utilises millimetre waves which “are not invasive or harmful,” according to Askew, which scan the body, creating an image of the outline of a person and indicating the position of any foreign objects. Concerns of privacy violations can be dispelled, as “the face is unrecognisable and sensitive areas of the body are blurred.”
“The security operative is the only person with access to the image and that person is located away from the screening location,” Askew continued. The operation appears simple and speedy, something which airports currently lack in their security processes. Passengers basically walk in and out of the unit, standing on a designated spot for only three seconds with arms raised. “This is a major advancement on current technology and will eventually deliver significant improvements for security and the efficient movement of passengers through airport terminals,” said Askew.
Mr Askew espoused the continued commitment of the Qantas Group to safety and precautions, having maintained itself as a frontrunner in aviation security for many years.
Although the technology is currently being introduced in a limited nature, Askew explained that “It is our intention to have this technology in active use at selected Qantas screening points in the not too distant future”.
