Optimizing BHS Design to Maximize your EDS Performance

Dave Gould, Director of Hold Baggage SolutionsL-3 Security & Detection Systems

Brian Smith, P.E., Systems Design EngineerVic Thompson Company

Chuck Vanzant, Senior Manager Airport Security TechnologySouthwest Airlines

Agenda

• Introductions

• L-3 eXaminer Family – Dave Gould, L-3 Security & Detection Systems

• BHS Design Principles– Brian Smith, P.E., Vic Thompson Company

• Operational Airport Experience– Chuck Vanzant, Southwest Airlines

• Wrap-up

• Questions

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• Leading supplier of security detection systems– SDS Division headquarters based in Woburn, MA USA

• Manufacturing plant in St. Petersburg, Florida• Major offices in U.K., Singapore, UAE, China, Australia• Sales & distribution network in more than 60 countries

– Solutions focus:• Checkpoint, Checked Baggage, Air Cargo, Cargo• Airports & Transportation Centers, Ports and Borders,

Secure Government and Commercial Facilities, Events – Broad technology innovator and integrator

• Computed tomography, automated, conventional and high-energy X-ray, active millimeter wave (MMW), energetic materials detection

– Market Leadership:• 30 years of experience in the industry• W/W installed base of over 50,000 security systems• Active systems in 9 of the world’s top 10 airports

• Globally recognized for outstanding maintenance and service support (24 x 7)

L-3 Security & Detection Systems

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Introduced by L-3 in 1998 and still the industry standard

3-D Continuous Flow : Optimal Detection & Throughput

eXaminer analyzes each voxel (3-D cube) in the bag

3-D Continuous Flow Helical CT Technology

3-D Continuous Flow Technology . . .• Since 1998, the only CT that continues to meet newer and more rigorous detection standards• Highly reliability for over 10 years in high tempo airport operations• Designed throughput easily achieved at airports • 3-D Full Bag View – operator sees every item in the bag• Complete 3-D threat objects displayed to operator - fast, confident decisions• Results in fewest bags sent to search

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eXaminer Family Configurations

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SX and 3DX allow great flexibility to initially install as a Stand-alone and reinstall as an In-line EDS later

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eXaminer®3DX-ES Delivers 750 BPH

Simple enhancements allows eXaminer®3DX to be upgraded to eXaminer®3DX-ES

• 550 BPH ► 750 BPH– Few changes required to eXaminer 3DX

• Increase gantry speed from 90 RPM to 120 RPM• Allows increase in belt speed from 0.15 m/s to 0.20 m/s• Replace image reconstruction computer

– Operates as same machine• Footprint (size and weight) unchanged

– eXaminer 3DX systems can be field upgraded to ES• Kit include many of the new TSA hardware requirements• Supports new BHS integration standards

• Key Milestones Achieved:– TSA Certification @ 758 BPH in March 2010

– First production systems ordered in 2010 by leading Asian international airport. Set for operations Q32011

eXaminer ®3DX-ESFastest Medium Speed EDS

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OptiNet™ Connectivity

Customs WS

Recall WSSecurity

Level 2 & 3 WS

Master Server

BVS Search WS Supervisor

WS

Printer

MVT-HR

eXaminer SX

eXaminer 3DX

eXaminer 3DX-ES

eXaminer XLB

Internet Customer Intranet

Network Switch(s)

OptiNet™

Backup Server

FDRS / TIP

File Archive Element

VIS108

Work in Progress

Checked Baggage Optimization Features:

• Establish sub-networks (Teaming) allowing bag images to reach right operator

– Across terminals, security zones or multiple inspection groups

• Operate L-3 AT EDS and CT EDS in the same network

– Up to 60 scanners, 270 total elements and 45K images at peak hour

• Reduce overall staffing and flex remaining staffing throughout the day

– TPA operates all 24 eXaminer 3DXs with 4 primary operators over 80% of day

• Link passenger data from check in with passenger bag data after screening

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Agenda

• Introductions

• L-3 eXaminer Family – Dave Gould, L-3 Security & Detection Systems

• BHS Design Principles– Brian Smith, P.E., Vic Thompson Company

• Operational Airport Experience– Chuck Vanzant, Southwest Airlines

• Wrap-up

• Questions

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CBIS Design

• System design criteria– System capacity

• Bag volumes (current and projected)• CT machine throughput• CBIS delivery and take-away capability• Bag time in system

– Engineering Issues• Checked baggage screening locations• Maintenance access and removal• Floor loading• Integration with existing BHS

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BHS Design “Best Practices”

• Keys to system efficiency– Baggage spacing

• Merge control logic• Conveyor speed changes

– Baggage tracking• VFDs and shaft encoders to maintain tracking

during start/stop and die-back situations• Baggage stability through merging and

direction changes

– Baggage hygiene• Baggage orientation• Proper training of airport personnel

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Design for Flexibility

4 High Capacity Machines

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5 Medium CapacityMachines

Use of VFDs through out system to accommodate speed changes

Modular design to add/remove CT machines

Design for the Future

• Forward thinking design minimizes the cost of – Upgrades and replacements

– Screening protocol changes

– Technology advancements• Higher volume CT machines (Belt Speed Increases)• Lower alarm rate from CT machines• CT machines accepting larger bags• Different technologies

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Design Validation

• Simulation modeling– Baggage characteristics

• Size, shape, distribution, and center of gravity

– Customized to react like a real system• Physics of movement

– Merge and divert windows• Programming logic• Bags too close• Dieback recovery

– Cascade start and stop

– Bag tracking

– Equipment characteristics

– Belt speeds and textures

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Projects

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Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT)

Projects (con’t)

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

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Projects (con’t)

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

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Agenda

• Introductions

• L-3 eXaminer Family – Dave Gould, L-3 Security & Detection Systems

• BHS Design Principles– Brian Smith, P.E., Vic Thompson Company

• Operational Airport Experience– Chuck Vanzant, Southwest Airlines

• Wrap-up

• Questions

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Operational Airport Experiences

• Involvement of all stakeholders

• Identify your needs

• Plan for future capacity requirements

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Operational Airport Experiences(con’t)

• Network for efficiency

• Consider maintenance cost upfront

• Lessons learned

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Agenda

• Introductions

• L-3 eXaminer Family – Dave Gould, L-3 Security & Detection Systems

• BHS Design Principles– Brian Smith, PE, Vic Thompson Company

• Operational Airport Experience– Chuck Vanzant, Southwest Airlines

• Wrap-up

• Questions

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eXaminer Family – Deployment SummaryeXaminer®XLBUnbeatable throughput

First customer purchasedXLB undergoing airport trials

eXaminer®SXBest value in advanced EDS

eXaminer®3DX-ESFastest Medium Speed EDS

Ordered in 2010 by a major Asian airport To be operational Q311

NEW!

eXaminer®3DXProven Operational Performance

More than 30 CountriesOver 1000 installed/sold

Key airport installations such as France, Morocco,

Costa Rica and Columbia

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Questions?

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