Person using scanner

Airports Of Thailand Selects Rohde And Schwarz Screening Scanners

Five Thai airports are adopting millisecond security screening technology to speed up checkpoint lines and protect privacy.

Thai aviation authorities are deploying advanced screening technology across key travel hubs to streamline passenger processing and elevate security standards.

Airports of Thailand awarded a contract to Rohde & Schwarz to install QPS201 millimeter wave security scanners across five facilities under its management. Among the locations receiving the hardware is Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, a single-terminal hub serving 60 million international and domestic travelers annually.

The screening systems rely on artificial intelligence algorithms and radio-frequency millimeter wave imaging to detect prohibited hidden items while reducing false alarm rates. Unlike traditional body scanners that require travelers to raise their arms, the system uses an open design that permits a hands-down pose.

Scans complete in milliseconds. For privacy protection, potential threats highlight on a standardized digital avatar rather than displaying anatomical details.

The QPS201 hardware holds qualifications from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration and the European Civil Aviation Conference. More than 2,000 units operate in airports worldwide.

About the Author

Jesse Jacobs is assistant editor of SecurityToday.com.

Featured

New Products

  • Squire Vulcan Combination Padlocks

    Squire Locks USA Vulcan™ Resettable Combination Padlocks

    Stop competing with flimsy, retail-grade hardware—Squire's professional-grade resettable padlocks deliver heavy-duty boron steel shackles and front-facing dials for rugged outdoor environments.

  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.

  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation.