Saturday, October 14, 2006

Maths provides answer to airport security puzzle / Innovations Report, 13 Oct 2006

http://digbig.com/4nhkj
"High flyers will enjoy faster and safer travel in the future, thanks to mathematicians at The University of Manchester and airport security specialists Rapiscan Systems. The two parties are joining forces for a research project to provide fast, accurate 3D x-ray images of suitcases and baggage. The project is being funded jointly by the UK-based Rapiscan Systems and the British government's Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council."