Analogic

OnGuard

Checkpoint CT
Aviation Security Systems

Airline passengers continue to be

vulnerable to threats in carry-on bags.
Current X-ray detection systems in use
are limited in what they detect and how
consistently they detect it. And new
weapons and explosive devices that are
increasingly difficult to identify continue
Analogic CT is the aviation industrys most
advanced technology for detecting current

to be developed. More sophisticated

and evolving threats at security checkpoints.

Its no surprise, since this CT technology is based
on over 35 years of medical imaging experience.

CT solutions for precise, consistent

Analogic imaging systems and services currently meet the aviation

security needs of airports worldwide. With over 850 L-3 branded
Examiner 3DX Volumetric CT Explosive Detection Systems installed in 26

threat detection and higher passenger

countries, we lead the aviation security industry in detecting threats in

checked baggage.
Now, were introducing a new generation of CT systems designed
specifically for checkpoint applications. Analogic OnGuard Checkpoint

throughput

are

available

today

CT systems are proven to identify hidden threats with more precision

and predictability while lowering false alarms and increasing passenger
throughput.

from Analogic.

CT Volumetric technology is your most

comprehensive way to detect threats with
low false alarm rates. And it moves more
passengers through your checkpoints faster.
Thats why Analogic CT should be your first
choice for unmatched checkpoint security.

DeteCT
Analogic CT outperforms AT
High

False Alarm Rate

Medium
Low

Detection Capability
Low
Medium
High

CT Slice Display lets

you examine individual
cross-sectional slices
of a scanned bag in
greater detail.

CT Projection Display overlays all

slices of the scan in one composite
2-D image for a comprehensive
overview.

Interactive 3-D Threat

Display lets you view and
assess the threat object
from different angles and
orientations.

Interactive 3-D Bag Display

allows you to thoroughly
examine bag contents from
every angle to any degree
of detail.

Superior detection
One rapid pass through an Analogic OnGuard Checkpoint CT
System provides complete 3-D image data of an entire carry-on

OnGuard Streamline

bag and its contents. You can easily determine the presence
of explosives, weapons, liquids and other prohibited items with
greater precision and confidence and fewer false alarms.

OnGuard Cobra and DualUse

Clutter isnt an issue, either threat objects cant hide when

scanned with CT, regardless of their shape, location or orientation.
Current AT systems

Since CT acquires information differently than typical X-ray systems,

this innovative technology can better identify the composition
of items. Carry-on items can be rotated 360 and viewed from
any angle to help operators better visualize contents and make
detection decisions.
Higher throughput
Analogic OnGuard CT systems facilitate a passengers journey
and help keep people moving. Theres no need to remove laptops
from bags, or 3-1-1 bags from carry-on items. If an explosive
or weapon is detected, the threat is automatically highlighted with
a colored box and color-coded for fast, easy identification.

Virtual Conveyor displays thumbnail

images of all bags currently passing
through the system in their alarmed
or clear state. A CT image or camera
view can also be provided for each
bag to facilitate identification.

Controls allow operators

to split, join and undo
bag images.

Threat Information
identifies the type
of threat object and
its weight.

Image Adjustment Tools let you

rotate, pan and zoom in on the
image, as well as adjust its
intensity, to view the bag contents
in their entirety.

Bringing checked baggage

security levels to the checkpoint.
In September, 2005, the Transportation Security Administration
(TSA) awarded Analogic a contract to develop an X-ray inspection

CT Volumetric technology is your most

comprehensive way to detect threats with
low false alarm rates. And it moves more
passengers through your checkpoints faster.
Thats why Analogic CT should be your first
choice for unmatched checkpoint security.

system for use at US airport checkpoints to automatically detect

explosives in carry-on bags.
The goal was to bring the same level of Auto-EDS technology used
for all checked baggage at US airports to the security checkpoint.
The new system would also be used to identify other prohibited
items in carry-on bags.
The first Analogic OnGuard Cobra Checkpoint CT Systems were

DeteCT everything

deployed for testing in late 2007. Field test data has demonstrated
Analogic Checkpoint CT Systems:
Enable throughput up to 300 passengers per hour, surpassing
the 250 per hour objective
Reduce divestiture times by 25%, because theres no need to
remove laptops or 3-1-1 items
Virtually eliminate the need to rescan bags because all the
information about a bags contents is captured during the scan

Analogic CT outperforms AT
False Alarm Rate
High
Medium
Low

Detection Capability
Low
Medium
High

Reduce the number of bags going to secondary search, because

Superior detection

operators can see all the bags contents

One rapid pass through an Analogic OnGuard Checkpoint CT

Are preferred over conventional X-ray systems by 90% of operators

System provides complete 3-D image data of an entire carry-on

OnGuard Streamline

Reduce labor costs through an automatic bin return system

bag and its contents. You can easily determine the presence
Deliver operational availability in excess of 99%

of explosives, weapons, liquids and other prohibited items with

Provide all these benefits with unmatched threat detection

greater precision and confidence and fewer false alarms.

OnGuard Cobra and DualUse

Clutter isnt an issue, either threat objects cant hide when

scanned with CT, regardless of their shape, location or orientation.
Current AT systems

Since CT acquires information differently than typical X-ray systems,

this innovative technology can better identify the composition
of items. Carry-on items can be rotated 360 and viewed from
any angle to help operators better visualize contents and make
detection decisions.
Higher throughput

Nothing gets past CT. Analogic CTs 3-D Continuous Flow technology and an
array of user-friendly 3-D image processing tools help security officers assess
threats for fast, accurate decisions. They can fully rotate images to the precise
angle and view they want -- and then improve those images with features
such as true-color imaging, edge enhancement, monochrome reverse and
high-resolution detailing.
Threat detection from every angle means nothing is hidden from view.

Why CT out-performs traditional X-ray

Analogic OnGuard CT systems facilitate a passengers journey
and help keep people moving. Theres no need to remove laptops
from bags, or 3-1-1 bags from carry-on items. If an explosive
or weapon is detected, the threat is automatically highlighted with
a colored box and color-coded for fast, easy identification.

CT is a superb technology in the sense

that it does allow you to view images
from so many different angles.
TSA spokesperson

Analogic Checkpoint CT Systems scan the entire bag in one pass

creating hundreds of X-ray slices (compared to conventional X-ray
systems that create two or three images). A powerful reconstruction
computer then creates a 3-D image of the bags contents. Even at
higher detection standards, Analogic Checkpoint CT Systems have
been proven to detect smaller threats with lower false alarm rates.

System

The products of Analogics strong

history of innovation, our new
OnGuard family of CT systems
deliver exactly what you need
in checkpoint security, whatever
the application.

Application
Bag Type
Throughput
False Alarm Rates

OnGuard Streamline

OnGuard DualUse

OnGuard Cobra

All airports

Small regional airports

High-threat facilities

Carry-on items

Carry-on items and checked baggage

Hand-held items

Up to 600 bags per hour

Up to 450 bags per hour (checkpoint)

Up to 350 bags per hour (checked baggage)

Up to 450 bags per hour

< 8%

< 20%

< 20%

Overall Size

12' x 4.6' x 4.6' high

12' x 5' x 5' high

12' x 5' x 5' high

Tunnel Size

61 cm x 41 cm Rectangular

80 cm Circular

80 cm Circular

A secure solution for every checkpoint

OnGuard DualUse. The only system of its kind in the industry, the
innovative OnGuard DualUse system can be used for both checkpoint
and checked baggage applications. It is ideal for small- and mediumsized airports. In checkpoint mode, it can scan up to 450 bags/bins
per hour and more than 250 passengers per hour at peak capacity.
In checked baggage mode, it can scan up to 350 bags per hour.

OnGuard Streamline. This soon-to-be-introduced Checkpoint CT system is

a significant breakthrough, integrating unsurpassed detection capabilities
with low false alarm rates. With a surprisingly small footprint, false alarm
rates of less than 8% and a new totally simplified user interface, this
new system is projected to provide four times the detection effectiveness
of current AT systems.

OnGuard Cobra. Designed primarily for high-threat facilities, the OnGuard

Cobra system has been proven to significantly reduce secondary search
and rescan rates, while gaining high marks from operators for ease of use.

Your best measure of checkpoint efficiency isnt conveyor speed.

Its passenger throughput. Thats why Analogic OnGuard Checkpoint CT
Systems are proven to surpass current passenger throughput levels by
an average of 20%.

Faster facilitation
Streamlining every step of the checkpoint screening process.

1. No need to remove laptops

2. No need for 3-1-1 bag removal

Efficiency is directly tied to uptime.
Analogic world-class design
engineering and manufacturing
processes create the highest
standards of reliability. The result:
Analogic OnGuard Checkpoint CT
systems deliver an operational
availability of greater than 99%.

OnGuard CT systems accelerate the screening

process from the start by eliminating the need
to remove laptops from carry-on bags.

3. Fewer rescans

Capturing a complete volumetric image data set

for each carry-on in one pass virtually eliminates
time-consuming rescans an increasing
advantage as the checkpoint gets busier.

With OnGuard CT scanning, theres no need for

separate packaging and removal of liquids. Not
separating 3-1-1 items and laptops can cut bin
use up to 40% and greatly increase throughput.

4. Fewer secondary searches

Higher detectability, lower false alarm rates

and 3-D image rotation reduce secondary
searches. All threats are identified more clearly
and precisely, regardless of the clutter.

If we are using CT-EDS for our checked

luggage, then why are we not using that
same technology at our checkpoints?
US Senator John Kerry

With new systems currently under

The secure choice

development, Analogic will continue

to provide improved detection and

CT is the future of checkpoint security.

Analogic OnGuard Checkpoint CT systems detect threats more accurately,
move passengers more efficiently and help reduce cost of ownership. They

throughput, through advanced display

can help increase an airports revenue by getting passengers to retail

outlets sooner. And, they can help reduce staffing costs by keeping
carry-ons moving constantly and at high throughput rates, acquiring all

technology, enhanced liquid detection,

information in a single pass and virtually eliminating rescans. Advanced

3-D visualization tools mean fewer bags require secondary search.
Check out our website at www.analogic.com for detailed information
about our Checkpoint CT Systems. And see for yourself why Analogic

and

user-centric

ergonomics

should be your only choice when detection is critical for the protection
and safety of your passengers.

ease-of-use capabilities.

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