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Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) will begin trials of full-body scanners starting May as part of an initiative to enhance security screening.
Four full-body scanners have been installed — two at Terminal 1 and two at Terminal 3.
The IT systems for these machines are being finalised, and a three-to-four-month trial period will follow. A committee led by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security will evaluate the results before determining a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for broader implementation, said officials.
Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO of Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), which operates the airport, said, “Delhi Airport remains committed to deploying the latest technology to enhance security while ensuring a seamless passenger experience. The introduction of these body scanners is a game-changer in security screening, allowing for faster and more effective checks without compromising privacy.”
How does it work?
-The scanners use millimeter-wave technology operating between 70 to 80 GHz, DIAL said in a statement.
-Unlike conventional X-ray scanners, they do not emit radiation, making them safe for all travelers, including pregnant women and those with medical implants.
-The technology is designed to improve security while expediting passenger movement.
-The scanners can detect both metallic and non-metallic threats, including explosives, and offer a faster screening process.
-Each scan takes approximately three seconds, with a maximum capacity of 1,200 scans per hour.
The technology is already in use at major international airports in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
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