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The freight-forwarding firm has installed X-ray machines and explosive-detection machines.
Airport Security Costs Are Up, But Weak Spots Remain Scott McCartney 2011
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We modeled it after the explosive-detection capability of a dog's nose.
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In addition, a pilot program is under way to reduce pat-downs of children, substituting measures such as explosive-detection hand swabs for friskings.
Aiming to Balance Security and Convenience Scott McCartney 2011
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We modeled it after the explosive-detection capability of a dog's nose.
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My primary responsibility was to develop an explosive-detection system.
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My primary responsibility was to develop an explosive-detection system.
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The screening is to include things like full-body scans and pat - downs, searches of carry-on bags, and explosive-detection technology.
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I'm just loving the model of human decisionmaking in which, after my explosive-detection device goes off pointing at your suitcase, I go confront you about it, rather than quietly heading for the exit while praying fervently for your detonator to fail.
Making Light: Beating airport chemical detection systems 2010
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Within TSA, most of the additional funds, or about $565.4 million, would be set aside for buying and installing explosive-detection equipment to screen checked baggage at U.S. airports.
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The commission did push for $160 million to buy the latest explosive-detection devices at airports, but airline-security officials say the machines are underused because the airlines protest at the delays the machines can cause at rush periods.
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