Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Electronically tagging passengers at airports could help the fight against terrorism, scientists have said. The prototype technology is to be tested at an airport in Hungary, and could, if successful, become a reality " in two years " . The work is being carried out at a new research centre, based at University College London, set up to find technological solutions to crime. Other projects include scanners for explosives and dirty bomb radiation. Dr Paul Brennan, an electrical engineer, is leading the tagging project, known as Optag. He said: " The basic idea is that airports could be fitted with a network of combined panoramic cameras and RFID (radio frequency ID) tag readers, which would monitor the movements of people around the various terminal buildings. " The plan, he said, would be for each passenger to be issued with a tag at check-in. He said: " In our system, the location can be detected to an accuracy of 1m, and video and tag data could be merged to give a powerful surveillance capability. " Civil liberties The tags do not store any data, but emit a signal containing a unique ID which could be cross-referenced with passenger identification information. In the future, added Dr Brennan, this could incorporate biometric data. We've got rising crime across the developing world, and that has been linked to rising opportunities of crime Professor Gloria Laycock The project still needs to overcome some hurdles, such as finding a way of ensuring the tags cannot be switched between passengers or removed without notification. The issue of infringement of civil liberties will also be key. But potentially, said Dr Brennan, the tags could aid security by allowing airports to track the movement patterns of passengers deemed to be suspicious and prevent them from entering restricted areas. It could also aid airports by helping evacuation in case of a fire, rapidly locating children, and finding passengers who are late to arrive at the gate. The " proof of concept " of the system is about to be tested at Debrecen airport in Hungary. If successful, claimed Dr Brennan, it could be available elsewhere within two years. The new centre will also be investigating a range of other airport security tools. Professor Robert Speller has been developing scanners to detect explosives and drugs. The devices could be used at airports or other ports of entry. Scattered photons The scanners work by firing an x-ray at an item and then detecting how light particles called photons are scattered. A reader would detect where the passengers were located Different materials, he said, produce unique patterns of photon scattering, and this can be used to identify whether an explosive or type of drug is present. The scanners, he said, could be incorporated into the machines being used by airports to scan bags. He is also developing a prototype " Compton camera " . This portable device, he said, could be used if a suspected dirty bomb had been exploded. It is able to detect if any radiation is present, and if so, its precise location. He said it would help the emergency services identify dangerous areas, and would aid the possible clear-up operation. The UCL Centre for Security and Crime Science, which opens on Friday, works across many different areas in science and is investigating a number of security and crime issues. Professor Gloria Laycock, director of the centre, said: " Security is a major issue in today's society and can take many forms. " We've got rising crime across the developing world, and that has been linked to rising opportunities for crime. The most effective means of tackling this is by tackling those opportunities. Science and technology can help us to do this. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 i had a nightmare last nite, that when i arrived at the airport to head to BOBfest in bath..i was on the no fly list... >heartwerk <jo.heartwork >Oct 13, 2006 2:54 AM > > Air Pasengers could be Tagged - Scary! > >Electronically tagging passengers at airports could help the fight >against terrorism, scientists have said. > >The prototype technology is to be tested at an airport in Hungary, >and could, if successful, become a reality " in two years " . > >The work is being carried out at a new research centre, based at >University College London, set up to find technological solutions to >crime. > >Other projects include scanners for explosives and dirty bomb >radiation. > >Dr Paul Brennan, an electrical engineer, is leading the tagging >project, known as Optag. > >He said: " The basic idea is that airports could be fitted with a >network of combined panoramic cameras and RFID (radio frequency ID) >tag readers, which would monitor the movements of people around the >various terminal buildings. " > >The plan, he said, would be for each passenger to be issued with a >tag at check-in. > >He said: " In our system, the location can be detected to an accuracy >of 1m, and video and tag data could be merged to give a powerful >surveillance capability. " > >Civil liberties > >The tags do not store any data, but emit a signal containing a unique >ID which could be cross-referenced with passenger identification >information. In the future, added Dr Brennan, this could incorporate >biometric data. > > We've got rising crime across the developing world, and that has >been linked to rising opportunities of crime > >Professor Gloria Laycock > >The project still needs to overcome some hurdles, such as finding a >way of ensuring the tags cannot be switched between passengers or >removed without notification. > >The issue of infringement of civil liberties will also be key. > >But potentially, said Dr Brennan, the tags could aid security by >allowing airports to track the movement patterns of passengers deemed >to be suspicious and prevent them from entering restricted areas. > >It could also aid airports by helping evacuation in case of a fire, >rapidly locating children, and finding passengers who are late to >arrive at the gate. > >The " proof of concept " of the system is about to be tested at >Debrecen airport in Hungary. If successful, claimed Dr Brennan, it >could be available elsewhere within two years. > >The new centre will also be investigating a range of other airport >security tools. > >Professor Robert Speller has been developing scanners to detect >explosives and drugs. The devices could be used at airports or other >ports of entry. > >Scattered photons > >The scanners work by firing an x-ray at an item and then detecting >how light particles called photons are scattered. > > >A reader would detect where the passengers were located > >Different materials, he said, produce unique patterns of photon >scattering, and this can be used to identify whether an explosive or >type of drug is present. The scanners, he said, could be incorporated >into the machines being used by airports to scan bags. > >He is also developing a prototype " Compton camera " . > >This portable device, he said, could be used if a suspected dirty >bomb had been exploded. It is able to detect if any radiation is >present, and if so, its precise location. > >He said it would help the emergency services identify dangerous >areas, and would aid the possible clear-up operation. > >The UCL Centre for Security and Crime Science, which opens on Friday, >works across many different areas in science and is investigating a >number of security and crime issues. > >Professor Gloria Laycock, director of the centre, said: " Security is >a major issue in today's society and can take many forms. > > " We've got rising crime across the developing world, and that has >been linked to rising opportunities for crime. The most effective >means of tackling this is by tackling those opportunities. Science >and technology can help us to do this. " > > > > > > > > > >To send an email to - > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Hi iJo So, in other words, they can see exactly where a terrorist is at the moment they blow up an aeroplane. Very useful.... BB Peter - " heartwerk " <jo.heartwork Friday, October 13, 2006 7:54 AM Air Pasengers could be Tagged - Scary! > Electronically tagging passengers at airports could help the fight > against terrorism, scientists have said. > > The prototype technology is to be tested at an airport in Hungary, > and could, if successful, become a reality " in two years " . > > The work is being carried out at a new research centre, based at > University College London, set up to find technological solutions to > crime. > > Other projects include scanners for explosives and dirty bomb > radiation. > > Dr Paul Brennan, an electrical engineer, is leading the tagging > project, known as Optag. > > He said: " The basic idea is that airports could be fitted with a > network of combined panoramic cameras and RFID (radio frequency ID) > tag readers, which would monitor the movements of people around the > various terminal buildings. " > > The plan, he said, would be for each passenger to be issued with a > tag at check-in. > > He said: " In our system, the location can be detected to an accuracy > of 1m, and video and tag data could be merged to give a powerful > surveillance capability. " > > Civil liberties > > The tags do not store any data, but emit a signal containing a unique > ID which could be cross-referenced with passenger identification > information. In the future, added Dr Brennan, this could incorporate > biometric data. > > We've got rising crime across the developing world, and that has > been linked to rising opportunities of crime > > Professor Gloria Laycock > > The project still needs to overcome some hurdles, such as finding a > way of ensuring the tags cannot be switched between passengers or > removed without notification. > > The issue of infringement of civil liberties will also be key. > > But potentially, said Dr Brennan, the tags could aid security by > allowing airports to track the movement patterns of passengers deemed > to be suspicious and prevent them from entering restricted areas. > > It could also aid airports by helping evacuation in case of a fire, > rapidly locating children, and finding passengers who are late to > arrive at the gate. > > The " proof of concept " of the system is about to be tested at > Debrecen airport in Hungary. If successful, claimed Dr Brennan, it > could be available elsewhere within two years. > > The new centre will also be investigating a range of other airport > security tools. > > Professor Robert Speller has been developing scanners to detect > explosives and drugs. The devices could be used at airports or other > ports of entry. > > Scattered photons > > The scanners work by firing an x-ray at an item and then detecting > how light particles called photons are scattered. > > > A reader would detect where the passengers were located > > Different materials, he said, produce unique patterns of photon > scattering, and this can be used to identify whether an explosive or > type of drug is present. The scanners, he said, could be incorporated > into the machines being used by airports to scan bags. > > He is also developing a prototype " Compton camera " . > > This portable device, he said, could be used if a suspected dirty > bomb had been exploded. It is able to detect if any radiation is > present, and if so, its precise location. > > He said it would help the emergency services identify dangerous > areas, and would aid the possible clear-up operation. > > The UCL Centre for Security and Crime Science, which opens on Friday, > works across many different areas in science and is investigating a > number of security and crime issues. > > Professor Gloria Laycock, director of the centre, said: " Security is > a major issue in today's society and can take many forms. > > " We've got rising crime across the developing world, and that has > been linked to rising opportunities for crime. The most effective > means of tackling this is by tackling those opportunities. Science > and technology can help us to do this. " > > > To send an email to - > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 a co worker told me that from now on every new passport will have an RIFD tag on it, so that the government knows exactly where someone is if they leave the country. does anyone know if this is true? , " Peter " <metalscarab wrote: > > Hi iJo > > So, in other words, they can see exactly where a terrorist is at the moment > they blow up an aeroplane. Very useful.... > > BB > Peter > > - > " heartwerk " <jo.heartwork > > Friday, October 13, 2006 7:54 AM > Air Pasengers could be Tagged - Scary! > > > > Electronically tagging passengers at airports could help the fight > > against terrorism, scientists have said. > > > > The prototype technology is to be tested at an airport in Hungary, > > and could, if successful, become a reality " in two years " . > > > > The work is being carried out at a new research centre, based at > > University College London, set up to find technological solutions to > > crime. > > > > Other projects include scanners for explosives and dirty bomb > > radiation. > > > > Dr Paul Brennan, an electrical engineer, is leading the tagging > > project, known as Optag. > > > > He said: " The basic idea is that airports could be fitted with a > > network of combined panoramic cameras and RFID (radio frequency ID) > > tag readers, which would monitor the movements of people around the > > various terminal buildings. " > > > > The plan, he said, would be for each passenger to be issued with a > > tag at check-in. > > > > He said: " In our system, the location can be detected to an accuracy > > of 1m, and video and tag data could be merged to give a powerful > > surveillance capability. " > > > > Civil liberties > > > > The tags do not store any data, but emit a signal containing a unique > > ID which could be cross-referenced with passenger identification > > information. In the future, added Dr Brennan, this could incorporate > > biometric data. > > > > We've got rising crime across the developing world, and that has > > been linked to rising opportunities of crime > > > > Professor Gloria Laycock > > > > The project still needs to overcome some hurdles, such as finding a > > way of ensuring the tags cannot be switched between passengers or > > removed without notification. > > > > The issue of infringement of civil liberties will also be key. > > > > But potentially, said Dr Brennan, the tags could aid security by > > allowing airports to track the movement patterns of passengers deemed > > to be suspicious and prevent them from entering restricted areas. > > > > It could also aid airports by helping evacuation in case of a fire, > > rapidly locating children, and finding passengers who are late to > > arrive at the gate. > > > > The " proof of concept " of the system is about to be tested at > > Debrecen airport in Hungary. If successful, claimed Dr Brennan, it > > could be available elsewhere within two years. > > > > The new centre will also be investigating a range of other airport > > security tools. > > > > Professor Robert Speller has been developing scanners to detect > > explosives and drugs. The devices could be used at airports or other > > ports of entry. > > > > Scattered photons > > > > The scanners work by firing an x-ray at an item and then detecting > > how light particles called photons are scattered. > > > > > > A reader would detect where the passengers were located > > > > Different materials, he said, produce unique patterns of photon > > scattering, and this can be used to identify whether an explosive or > > type of drug is present. The scanners, he said, could be incorporated > > into the machines being used by airports to scan bags. > > > > He is also developing a prototype " Compton camera " . > > > > This portable device, he said, could be used if a suspected dirty > > bomb had been exploded. It is able to detect if any radiation is > > present, and if so, its precise location. > > > > He said it would help the emergency services identify dangerous > > areas, and would aid the possible clear-up operation. > > > > The UCL Centre for Security and Crime Science, which opens on Friday, > > works across many different areas in science and is investigating a > > number of security and crime issues. > > > > Professor Gloria Laycock, director of the centre, said: " Security is > > a major issue in today's society and can take many forms. > > > > " We've got rising crime across the developing world, and that has > > been linked to rising opportunities for crime. The most effective > > means of tackling this is by tackling those opportunities. Science > > and technology can help us to do this. " > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To send an email to - > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 yes, the bush asmin wants new passports to have an RFID chip installed..which of course could be read by anyone with a reader.... so someone, remotely, could instantly know where you are(assuming you passed somewhere near a meter/reader), your nationality, age, sex, and anything else they deem to put on the chip >flower child <zurumato >Oct 13, 2006 4:25 PM > > Re: Air Pasengers could be Tagged - Scary! > > >a co worker told me that from now on every new passport will >have an RIFD tag on it, so that the government knows exactly >where someone is if they leave the country. > >does anyone know if this is true? > > , " Peter " <metalscarab wrote: >> >> Hi iJo >> >> So, in other words, they can see exactly where a terrorist is at the >moment >> they blow up an aeroplane. Very useful.... >> >> BB >> Peter >> >> - >> " heartwerk " <jo.heartwork >> >> Friday, October 13, 2006 7:54 AM >> Air Pasengers could be Tagged - Scary! >> >> >> > Electronically tagging passengers at airports could help the fight >> > against terrorism, scientists have said. >> > >> > The prototype technology is to be tested at an airport in Hungary, >> > and could, if successful, become a reality " in two years " . >> > >> > The work is being carried out at a new research centre, based at >> > University College London, set up to find technological solutions to >> > crime. >> > >> > Other projects include scanners for explosives and dirty bomb >> > radiation. >> > >> > Dr Paul Brennan, an electrical engineer, is leading the tagging >> > project, known as Optag. >> > >> > He said: " The basic idea is that airports could be fitted with a >> > network of combined panoramic cameras and RFID (radio frequency ID) >> > tag readers, which would monitor the movements of people around the >> > various terminal buildings. " >> > >> > The plan, he said, would be for each passenger to be issued with a >> > tag at check-in. >> > >> > He said: " In our system, the location can be detected to an accuracy >> > of 1m, and video and tag data could be merged to give a powerful >> > surveillance capability. " >> > >> > Civil liberties >> > >> > The tags do not store any data, but emit a signal containing a unique >> > ID which could be cross-referenced with passenger identification >> > information. In the future, added Dr Brennan, this could incorporate >> > biometric data. >> > >> > We've got rising crime across the developing world, and that has >> > been linked to rising opportunities of crime >> > >> > Professor Gloria Laycock >> > >> > The project still needs to overcome some hurdles, such as finding a >> > way of ensuring the tags cannot be switched between passengers or >> > removed without notification. >> > >> > The issue of infringement of civil liberties will also be key. >> > >> > But potentially, said Dr Brennan, the tags could aid security by >> > allowing airports to track the movement patterns of passengers deemed >> > to be suspicious and prevent them from entering restricted areas. >> > >> > It could also aid airports by helping evacuation in case of a fire, >> > rapidly locating children, and finding passengers who are late to >> > arrive at the gate. >> > >> > The " proof of concept " of the system is about to be tested at >> > Debrecen airport in Hungary. If successful, claimed Dr Brennan, it >> > could be available elsewhere within two years. >> > >> > The new centre will also be investigating a range of other airport >> > security tools. >> > >> > Professor Robert Speller has been developing scanners to detect >> > explosives and drugs. The devices could be used at airports or other >> > ports of entry. >> > >> > Scattered photons >> > >> > The scanners work by firing an x-ray at an item and then detecting >> > how light particles called photons are scattered. >> > >> > >> > A reader would detect where the passengers were located >> > >> > Different materials, he said, produce unique patterns of photon >> > scattering, and this can be used to identify whether an explosive or >> > type of drug is present. The scanners, he said, could be incorporated >> > into the machines being used by airports to scan bags. >> > >> > He is also developing a prototype " Compton camera " . >> > >> > This portable device, he said, could be used if a suspected dirty >> > bomb had been exploded. It is able to detect if any radiation is >> > present, and if so, its precise location. >> > >> > He said it would help the emergency services identify dangerous >> > areas, and would aid the possible clear-up operation. >> > >> > The UCL Centre for Security and Crime Science, which opens on Friday, >> > works across many different areas in science and is investigating a >> > number of security and crime issues. >> > >> > Professor Gloria Laycock, director of the centre, said: " Security is >> > a major issue in today's society and can take many forms. >> > >> > " We've got rising crime across the developing world, and that has >> > been linked to rising opportunities for crime. The most effective >> > means of tackling this is by tackling those opportunities. Science >> > and technology can help us to do this. " >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > To send an email to - >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 > a co worker told me that from now on every new passport will > have an RIFD tag on it, so that the government knows exactly > where someone is if they leave the country. > does anyone know if this is true? My new passport has an electronic chip in it - strange thing is, that although they can track you through it, if you lose your passport you still have to pay to get a new one.... BB Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Hi Peter My thoughts precisely. It's a poor excuse - not thought out well at all. Jo - " Peter " <metalscarab Friday, October 13, 2006 8:36 PM Re: Air Pasengers could be Tagged - Scary! > Hi iJo > > So, in other words, they can see exactly where a terrorist is at the moment > they blow up an aeroplane. Very useful.... > > BB > Peter > > - > " heartwerk " <jo.heartwork > > Friday, October 13, 2006 7:54 AM > Air Pasengers could be Tagged - Scary! > > > > Electronically tagging passengers at airports could help the fight > > against terrorism, scientists have said. > > > > The prototype technology is to be tested at an airport in Hungary, > > and could, if successful, become a reality " in two years " . > > > > The work is being carried out at a new research centre, based at > > University College London, set up to find technological solutions to > > crime. > > > > Other projects include scanners for explosives and dirty bomb > > radiation. > > > > Dr Paul Brennan, an electrical engineer, is leading the tagging > > project, known as Optag. > > > > He said: " The basic idea is that airports could be fitted with a > > network of combined panoramic cameras and RFID (radio frequency ID) > > tag readers, which would monitor the movements of people around the > > various terminal buildings. " > > > > The plan, he said, would be for each passenger to be issued with a > > tag at check-in. > > > > He said: " In our system, the location can be detected to an accuracy > > of 1m, and video and tag data could be merged to give a powerful > > surveillance capability. " > > > > Civil liberties > > > > The tags do not store any data, but emit a signal containing a unique > > ID which could be cross-referenced with passenger identification > > information. In the future, added Dr Brennan, this could incorporate > > biometric data. > > > > We've got rising crime across the developing world, and that has > > been linked to rising opportunities of crime > > > > Professor Gloria Laycock > > > > The project still needs to overcome some hurdles, such as finding a > > way of ensuring the tags cannot be switched between passengers or > > removed without notification. > > > > The issue of infringement of civil liberties will also be key. > > > > But potentially, said Dr Brennan, the tags could aid security by > > allowing airports to track the movement patterns of passengers deemed > > to be suspicious and prevent them from entering restricted areas. > > > > It could also aid airports by helping evacuation in case of a fire, > > rapidly locating children, and finding passengers who are late to > > arrive at the gate. > > > > The " proof of concept " of the system is about to be tested at > > Debrecen airport in Hungary. If successful, claimed Dr Brennan, it > > could be available elsewhere within two years. > > > > The new centre will also be investigating a range of other airport > > security tools. > > > > Professor Robert Speller has been developing scanners to detect > > explosives and drugs. The devices could be used at airports or other > > ports of entry. > > > > Scattered photons > > > > The scanners work by firing an x-ray at an item and then detecting > > how light particles called photons are scattered. > > > > > > A reader would detect where the passengers were located > > > > Different materials, he said, produce unique patterns of photon > > scattering, and this can be used to identify whether an explosive or > > type of drug is present. The scanners, he said, could be incorporated > > into the machines being used by airports to scan bags. > > > > He is also developing a prototype " Compton camera " . > > > > This portable device, he said, could be used if a suspected dirty > > bomb had been exploded. It is able to detect if any radiation is > > present, and if so, its precise location. > > > > He said it would help the emergency services identify dangerous > > areas, and would aid the possible clear-up operation. > > > > The UCL Centre for Security and Crime Science, which opens on Friday, > > works across many different areas in science and is investigating a > > number of security and crime issues. > > > > Professor Gloria Laycock, director of the centre, said: " Security is > > a major issue in today's society and can take many forms. > > > > " We've got rising crime across the developing world, and that has > > been linked to rising opportunities for crime. The most effective > > means of tackling this is by tackling those opportunities. Science > > and technology can help us to do this. " > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To send an email to - > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 well..wot can ya expect... its not meant fer that really anyways come on...same folks who brought us " ok...so, someone is mad enough to fly a plane into a building..er mad enough to blow themselves up and everyone around them...hey, i know, we'll bomb a country which is filled with people that kinda looks like them, and has the same basic religion, cuz, close enough..and that'll fix everything! " >jo <jo.heartwork >Oct 13, 2006 6:38 PM > >Re: Air Pasengers could be Tagged - Scary! > >Hi Peter > >My thoughts precisely. It's a poor excuse - not thought out well at all. > >Jo > >- > " Peter " <metalscarab > >Friday, October 13, 2006 8:36 PM >Re: Air Pasengers could be Tagged - Scary! > > >> Hi iJo >> >> So, in other words, they can see exactly where a terrorist is at the >moment >> they blow up an aeroplane. Very useful.... >> >> BB >> Peter >> >> - >> " heartwerk " <jo.heartwork >> >> Friday, October 13, 2006 7:54 AM >> Air Pasengers could be Tagged - Scary! >> >> >> > Electronically tagging passengers at airports could help the fight >> > against terrorism, scientists have said. >> > >> > The prototype technology is to be tested at an airport in Hungary, >> > and could, if successful, become a reality " in two years " . >> > >> > The work is being carried out at a new research centre, based at >> > University College London, set up to find technological solutions to >> > crime. >> > >> > Other projects include scanners for explosives and dirty bomb >> > radiation. >> > >> > Dr Paul Brennan, an electrical engineer, is leading the tagging >> > project, known as Optag. >> > >> > He said: " The basic idea is that airports could be fitted with a >> > network of combined panoramic cameras and RFID (radio frequency ID) >> > tag readers, which would monitor the movements of people around the >> > various terminal buildings. " >> > >> > The plan, he said, would be for each passenger to be issued with a >> > tag at check-in. >> > >> > He said: " In our system, the location can be detected to an accuracy >> > of 1m, and video and tag data could be merged to give a powerful >> > surveillance capability. " >> > >> > Civil liberties >> > >> > The tags do not store any data, but emit a signal containing a unique >> > ID which could be cross-referenced with passenger identification >> > information. In the future, added Dr Brennan, this could incorporate >> > biometric data. >> > >> > We've got rising crime across the developing world, and that has >> > been linked to rising opportunities of crime >> > >> > Professor Gloria Laycock >> > >> > The project still needs to overcome some hurdles, such as finding a >> > way of ensuring the tags cannot be switched between passengers or >> > removed without notification. >> > >> > The issue of infringement of civil liberties will also be key. >> > >> > But potentially, said Dr Brennan, the tags could aid security by >> > allowing airports to track the movement patterns of passengers deemed >> > to be suspicious and prevent them from entering restricted areas. >> > >> > It could also aid airports by helping evacuation in case of a fire, >> > rapidly locating children, and finding passengers who are late to >> > arrive at the gate. >> > >> > The " proof of concept " of the system is about to be tested at >> > Debrecen airport in Hungary. If successful, claimed Dr Brennan, it >> > could be available elsewhere within two years. >> > >> > The new centre will also be investigating a range of other airport >> > security tools. >> > >> > Professor Robert Speller has been developing scanners to detect >> > explosives and drugs. The devices could be used at airports or other >> > ports of entry. >> > >> > Scattered photons >> > >> > The scanners work by firing an x-ray at an item and then detecting >> > how light particles called photons are scattered. >> > >> > >> > A reader would detect where the passengers were located >> > >> > Different materials, he said, produce unique patterns of photon >> > scattering, and this can be used to identify whether an explosive or >> > type of drug is present. The scanners, he said, could be incorporated >> > into the machines being used by airports to scan bags. >> > >> > He is also developing a prototype " Compton camera " . >> > >> > This portable device, he said, could be used if a suspected dirty >> > bomb had been exploded. It is able to detect if any radiation is >> > present, and if so, its precise location. >> > >> > He said it would help the emergency services identify dangerous >> > areas, and would aid the possible clear-up operation. >> > >> > The UCL Centre for Security and Crime Science, which opens on Friday, >> > works across many different areas in science and is investigating a >> > number of security and crime issues. >> > >> > Professor Gloria Laycock, director of the centre, said: " Security is >> > a major issue in today's society and can take many forms. >> > >> > " We've got rising crime across the developing world, and that has >> > been linked to rising opportunities for crime. The most effective >> > means of tackling this is by tackling those opportunities. Science >> > and technology can help us to do this. " >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > To send an email to - >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 Thats a very good point, why cant they just track it for you? I dont have a passport...........do I exist? The Valley Vegan.............Peter <metalscarab wrote: > a co worker told me that from now on every new passport will> have an RIFD tag on it, so that the government knows exactly> where someone is if they leave the country.> does anyone know if this is true?My new passport has an electronic chip in it - strange thing is, thatalthough they can track you through it, if you lose your passport you stillhave to pay to get a new one....BBPeterTo send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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