German test equipment firm Rohde & Schwarz is supplying AI security scanners to five airports in Thailand.

The QPS201 scanners use AI-based mm-wave screening technology. The ECAC and TSA certified AIT security scanners will be installed at passenger security screening checkpoints across five Airports of Thailand (AoT) managed airports, including Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport, a single huge terminal serving domestic and international passengers.

The QPS201 scanner model brings together detection capabilities with efficient, intuitive procedures designed to benefit passengers and staff. Using mm-wave technology and AI-based algorithms, the scanners meet regulatory requirements for identifying prohibited items while keeping false alarm rates low.

The technology helps ensure security measures remain effective and user-friendly, improving the overall passenger experience. Passengers spend only a short time with a hands-down scan pose inside the security scanner, while any potential threats on their body are shown on a standardised digital avatar without revealing personal attributes. The system requires only milliseconds per scan and its open design and pose makes security screening easy and accessible for travellers.

The scanner (www.rohde-schwarz.com/security-screening.html) achieved TSA qualification, approving it for use in US passenger security screening checkpoints and has achieved certification to TSA and European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) standards. There are more than 2000 systems deployed in airports world-wide.

AoT (www.airportthai.co.th) appreciated the performance and accuracy of the scanner. which provided faster security clearance and better passenger experience while enhancing security screening.

For 90 years, Rohde & Schwarz (www.rohde-schwarz.com) has helped industry, regulatory bodies and governments attain technological and digital sovereignty. The privately owned, Munich based company has around 15,000 employees worldwide.