Checking for arms, explosive , unusual packages being carried - all in the name of good security and safty
YES
Most of them do have X-rays.
All of them.
Very few medications are affected by xray screening. Since I cannot recall what types/names of those that are, I suggest this: until you find out, request a hand screening on all you medications, they cannot deny you this.
Precisely that
In the United Kingdom, certain airports have installed full-body scanners which build a 3-dimensional image of the person minus clothing.
yes they do. They use radiation just like x rays do.
NO DEFINATLY NOT .... it is an invasion of privacy airports should have separate scanners for male and female...... and if a Muslim does not want to go through a scanner i think she has full rights to refuse , but i think she should have a pat down (BY A WOMEN)
Yes, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is equipped with full-body scanners as part of its security screening process. These scanners are used to enhance security by detecting concealed items on passengers. As with other airports in the United States, travelers can opt for an alternative screening method if they prefer.
Normally for scanning in data to a computer. Bar codes are read by scanners. You can scan text from a printed page or printed photos into a computer. Scanners are used in hospitals to test for heart rates or brainwaves. Lie-detectors are scanners. Security equipment that checks if you have metal items on you in airports are scanners. If you do the lottery, you often mark your numbers on a slip of paper which is then scanned by a machine to check what numbers have been selected and your ticket is printed. There are many other examples.
Normally for scanning in data to a computer. Bar codes are read by scanners. You can scan text from a printed page or printed photos into a computer. Scanners are used in hospitals to test for heart rates or brainwaves. Lie-detectors are scanners. Security equipment that checks if you have metal items on you in airports are scanners. If you do the lottery, you often mark your numbers on a slip of paper which is then scanned by a machine to check what numbers have been selected and your ticket is printed. There are many other examples.
There are 3 types of scanners currently being sold on the market. These scanners are photo scanners, paper fed scanners, and hand held scanners.