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Nov. 19, 2010
Airport Scanners
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| Public outcry continues to build over use of advanced scanners in airport security screening, with screening procedures involving full-body xray systems and 'backscatter' imagers coming under fire from privacy advocates. While Transportation Security Administration officials say they understand the complaints, the new enhanced system of high-tech scanners and more intensive pat-downs will continue. We'll talk about the system, how it works, and what you need to know about the technology. Are there radiation concerns? |
Produced by Annette Heist, Senior Producer
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David J. Brenner
Director, Center for Radiological Research
Columbia University
New York, New York
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