Citation

Vogel H. Eur. J. Radiol. 2007; 63(2): 254-262.

Affiliation

Asklepios Klinik St. Georg, Röntgenabteilung, Lohmühlenstrasse 5, 20099 Hamburg, Germany. Hermann.vogel@ak-stgeorg.lbk-hh.de

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ejrad.2007.03.041

PMID

17644294

Abstract

PURPOSE: Findings shall be shown which have been obtained employing X-rays, accelerator rays and gamma rays for control. MATERIAL AND METHOD: The observations have been made with transmission imaging, backscatter imaging, and with the combination of transmission with backscatter imaging. The images come from the manufacturers and from personal collections. RESULTS: One has to look for the extra spaces room, which are often hidden and for the objects themselves. CONCLUSION: Weapons, explosive, cigarettes, drugs and other contraband can be found. The smugglers react to possible controls with X-rays. The controls of the future will combine different technologies.

Language: en