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The use of backscatter X-ray technology for screening human subjects at airports and border crossings became more widespread after a terrorist bombing attempt involving explosives hidden near the surface of the bomber’s body.
Backscatter involves analysis of the low-dosage x-ray reflections which bounce of a human target revealing the surface profile of the human form as well as any foreign objects hidden within or under the clothing of the subject. In this respect, it is a viable and reliable alternative to physical searches or “pat-downs”.
The advantage of backscatter over other human screening systems is the high resolution image available at low dosages enabling the detection of small quantities of explosives that are capable of causing catastrophic failure on an aircraft.
Health and privacy concerns relating to the technology continue to be hotly debated.
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Latin American Customs Agency places follow-on order with American Science and Engineering for Z Backscatter Vans for use in mobile inspection applications |
27 July 2010 |
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American Science and Engineering to supply government contract of SmartCheck low dosage screening systems using Z Backscatter technology for the detection of body-worn contraband and explosives |
23 July 2010 |
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Multiple Z Backscatter Van screening systems will be delivered to the US Government for X-Ray screening purposes |
16 July 2010 |
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Two X-Ray detection systems adapted for use in harsh environments and fitted with forwardscatter technology will be delivered by American Science and Engineering for an application in the Middle East |
12 July 2010 |
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International Government Agency to use Military Trailer version of the American Science and Engineering Z Backscatter Van for performing vehicle screening tasks for the detection of explosives |
09 July 2010 |
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American Science and Engineering will supply Z Backscatter Vans to a customs agency in Latin America for detection duties on the border |
09 July 2010 |
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American Science and Engineering is supplying NATO C3 Agency with Z Portal X-Ray security checkpoint screening systems |
01 July 2010 |
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The Military Trailer variant of American Science and Engineering’s Z Backscatter Van has been ordered for use in counter-terrorism missions by the US Government |
29 June 2010 |
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Improved threat detection, reduced false alarm rate and higher throughput has led to increased demand for the Secure 1000 people scanning system from Rapiscan |
17 May 2010 |
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American Science and Engineering will supply Z Backscatter Van systems for X-Ray screening tasks with the US Government |
12 May 2010 |
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The US Government has placed an order on American Science and Technology to service and maintain its fleet of Z Backscatter Vans and the Military Trailer equivalent |
05 May 2010 |
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Vehicle screening system on rugged trailer for military use to be deployed by US Government in anti-terrorism campaign to screen for car and lorry bombs |
26 April 2010 |
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The US Customs and Border Protection agency will take dual technology mobile cargo inspection systems equipped with both high energy and Z Backscatter X-Ray imaging technology |
05 April 2010 |
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Government order comprises multiple Z Backscatter Van X-Ray detection equipment for use in the fight against terror in the Middle East |
31 March 2010 |
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The US Government will use American Science and Engineering to support its fleet of X-Ray inspection systems currently deployed in harsh environments abroad |
30 March 2010 |
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Combination of dual energy transmission X-Ray and backscatter technology brings imaging quality approved by the Transportation Security Administration for use in screening air cargo prior to loading on passenger aircraft |
16 March 2010 |
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OD Security is supplying Ghana with a low-dosage full body X-Ray scanning system donated by the USA in order to assist in the prevention of drug smuggling to the country originating from the African nation |
16 March 2010 |
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The Z Backscatter Van mobile screening system is for use by the Bulgarian Customs Agency for revealing weapons, contraband, stowaways and other illegal items at the country’s border crossing check points |
03 March 2010 |
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Abu Dhabi Exhibition Sees Innovative X-Ray parcel and cargo inspection technology from American Science and Engineering including top-down transmission option for the popular Z Portal screening system |
02 March 2010 |
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After the failed Christmas bombing attempt by Nigerian national, the country’s airports are now using SOTER low dose through-body X-Ray scanners for the detection of hidden items on a person’s body |
26 February 2010 |
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Advanced backscatter technology equipped single pose body scanners will provide Nigerian checkpoints with the ability to detect non-metallic threats |
25 February 2010 |
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Advanced Imaging Technology for the screening of passengers incorporating detection technology for hidden explosives to be used at Heathrow and Manchester airports in the United Kingdom |
11 February 2010 |
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The X-Ray parcel inspection system based on Z Backscatter technology from American Science and Engineering will provide dual energy screening for parcels and baggage in Middle Eastern checkpoints |
22 December 2009 |
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American Science and Engineering is supplying two Z Backscatter Vans to the Middle East to support government facility security and enable mobile checkpoints to be set up in the fight against terrorism |
02 December 2009 |
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The Venice Port Authority is using the OmniView Gantry high energy vehicle X-Ray inspection system from American Science and Engineering to fight contraband and drug trafficking |
26 November 2009 |
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American Science and Engineering will supply Gemini parcel screening and Z Portal X-ray inspection systems for use in checkpoints across the USA |
20 November 2009 |
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Z Backscatter Vans from American Science and Engineering for mobile X-Ray Screening to be supplied to the US Customs and Border Agency |
22 October 2009 |
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Checkpoint inspection systems ordered by the US Transportation Security Administration for use in Airports across the USA |
05 October 2009 |
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The MobileSearch system introduced by American Science and Engineering is a mobile high energy cargo and vehicle inspection for the discovery of weapons, drugs and other contraband |
24 September 2009 |
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A service and maintenance contract worth 28 million dollars has been awarded to American Science and Engineering for X-Ray inspection systems throughout the country |
18 September 2009 |
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American Government orders more cargo and vehicle screening systems for counter terrorism purposes from American Science and Engineering |
24 August 2009 |
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A Z Portal high throughput, multi view X-Ray inspection system from American Science and Engineering has been ordered by Abu Dhabi customs |
13 July 2009 |
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With installations worldwide, American Science and Engineering is celebrating the success of its mobile X-Ray detection technology |
02 July 2009 |
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OmniView and Z Portal X-Ray inspection systems to be installed at Middle Eastern high risk venue |
21 May 2009 |
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Law enforcement officials at border crossing point order mobile X-Ray detection equipment from American Science and Engineering for drug detection |
06 May 2009 |
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Mobile X-ray screening systems owned by US government departments to be maintained by American Science and Engineering as part of new service contract |
29 April 2009 |
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Z portal systems from American Science and Engineering to be supplied to Middle Eastern client for screening vehicles for explosives and contraband |
06 April 2009 |
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Multiple technology parcel inspection systems combine dual-energy transmission with Z Backscatter X-Ray technology for improved parcel content information |
03 April 2009 |
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Military X-ray inspection trailer order from US Government placed in January reduced in value as part of Partial Termination for Convenience clause |
25 February 2009 |
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Multiple Z Backscatter Vans to be supplied to Middle Eastern customer to expand on its existing inventory of advanced X-Ray screening systems from American Science and Engineering |
23 February 2009 |
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Mobile screening unit to be used in high risk US government facility for the screening of vehicles for explosives |
05 February 2009 |
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ZBV backscatter van in rugged form ordered from US military for performing vehicle inspections in harsh environments |
19 January 2009 |
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Middle Eastern law enforcement department orders Z Backscatter Vans from American Science and Engineering for surveillance applications in urban areas |
07 January 2009 |
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Abu Dhabi Customs to jointly display innovative, high throughput cargo inspection systems with American Science and Engineering at International Freight Week |
26 November 2008 |
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Social engineering techniques continue to be the main attraction for luring victims to sites containing ever-increasingly sophisticated methods of infecting computers |
21 October 2008 |
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US Government to be supplied with Z Backscatter Vans from American Science and Engineering for bolstering efforts in combating drugs and terrorism |
08 October 2008 |
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Proofpoint 5.5 release enhanced to include wider language support, data loss prevention features and backscatter spam protection |
07 October 2008 |
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Pioneering X-Ray inspection equipment manufacturer looks back on half a century of innovations in the field of cargo inspection and X-Ray security systems |
01 October 2008 |
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Government fleet of mobile X-Ray inspection vans using Z Backscatter technology will continue to be maintained by American Science and Engineering under renewed contract |
24 September 2008 |
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Cargo inspection to take place in middle East using gantry inspection systems and Z Backscatter Vans after government order on American Science and Engineering |
19 September 2008 |
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The US government has placed a substantial order on American Science and Engineering for mobile X Ray screening systems for use in high risk zones
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26 August 2008 |
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Spam firewall from Barracuda is now able to block fake delivery failure report e-mails bounced from recipients of e-mails sent from spoofed e-mail addresses
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22 August 2008 |
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SAFETY act certification for detection systems including parcel X-ray and mobile cargo inspection products from American Science and Engineering |
08 August 2008 |
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South American country to receive mobile X-Ray vans for the detection of organic threats such as narcotics and people smuggling |
06 August 2008 |
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A number of Z Backscatter Vans for mobile X-Ray screening capability to be supplied to a client in the middle East for VIP security |
31 July 2008 |
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With three different detector technologies available, Berkeley Nucleonics provide radiation detectors for a wide range of applications |
11 June 2008 |
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Drive-through X-Ray screening systems ordered for vehicle and cargo security at checkpoints |
28 May 2008 |
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Z Backscatter vans for mobile X-ray inspection at border controls to be supplied to Latin American customs agency |
20 May 2008 |
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Border security in Latin America to be enhanced with the use of Z Backscatter Vans for the detection of illegal items. |
14 May 2008 |
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Government order received for Z Backscatter Vans from American Science and Engineering for highly mobile X-Ray screening capability. |
30 April 2008 |
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Both metallic and non-metallic items can be screened in a single scan with Valley Forge ODIN-ULDRIS human screening systems. |
10 January 2008 |
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OmniView gantry cargo inspection and screening system and mobile X-Ray unit from American Science and Engineering to be delivered to Italian port |
04 January 2008 |
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Mobile X-ray screening and detection system to be shipped internationally with new orders for Z Backscatter Van worth over 4 million dollars. |
03 January 2008 |
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Olympic games in Beijing to benefit from backscatter X-Ray technology Gemini detection systems for screening parcels at check points. |
01 November 2007 |
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Vancouver aviation security conference sees launch of millimetre wave body scanner which can operate in isolation or as part of an integrated security screening system. |
30 October 2007 |
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OSI Systems partners with Brijot Imaging to develop screening and detection systems using millimetre wave and X-Ray technology. |
25 October 2007 |
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US Government orders drive-through vehicle screening and scanning systems for high density traffic monitoring at borders. |
10 October 2007 |
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Parcel screening system from American Science and Engineering to be installed in the middle east. |
02 October 2007 |
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AS&E to supply comprehensive screening and detection technology to high-threat African checkpoints |
27 September 2007 |
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AS & E reveals military version of its ZBV trailer used for cargo and vehicle inspection. |
13 August 2007 |
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