How to approach the CheckPoint challenge, viewed by a SME

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1 Ref. Ares(2014) /01/2014 How to approach the CheckPoint challenge, viewed by a SME By Dott. Ing. Andrea Ascani Orsini GILARDONI S.p.A. Mandello del Lario, Italy Workshop on research for Aviation Security 11 June ILA Berlin Copyright GILARDONI S.p.A pag. 1

2 Italian SME founded in 1947 invests heavily in Research & Development through its labs and with European Universities. fields of activity: Airport Security Systems Radiological Equipment Non Destructive Testing Solutions has more than 30 years experience in Airport Baggage Inspection Systems development, GILARDONI S.p.A. - Italy Copyright GILARDONI S.p.A pag. 2 f t i

3 Must screen: passengers + what they carry What has to be screened Which threat and how it has to be found drive the selection of the technologies to be used. Success will be attained with combination of different technologies rarely found in a single company. Copyright GILARDONI S.p.A pag. 3

4 SCREENING OF BAGGAGE + OBJECTS Until today: conventional x-ray with trace and manual search as second level. Near future: advanced x-ray for Liquid Explosive Detection with, as second level, other liquid detectors, trace and manual search. Copyright GILARDONI S.p.A pag. 4

5 SCREENING OF BAGGAGE + OBJECTS Near Future still to be defined: Multiple views? Tunnel Sizes? various aspects of TIP? Image Quality needs improvement? Images in standard EU format? implementation of Baggage TAGs? Copyright GILARDONI S.p.A pag. 5

6 SCREENING OF BAGGAGE + OBJECTS Future: still to be defined solid explosive detection? (it s done for hold luggage) Other threats that are here to stay? Copyright GILARDONI S.p.A pag. 6

7 SCREENING OF BAGGAGE + OBJECTS Future: technologies that can get us there New X Ray Sensors Tomography with rotating Gantry Static Tomography Higher efficiency X Ray Generators for improved S/N (laptop screening) Nano Technology (for new x-ray sources, vapour sensors) Copyright GILARDONI S.p.A pag. 7

8 SCREENING OF PASSENGERS Until today: Walk Through Metal Detector with hand search as second level Near future: Walk Through Metal Detectors with Security Scanners based on backscatter, or active/passive millimeter wave technologies for detection of other objects, with hand search as last level. Future: solid explosive detection? Other threats? Copyright GILARDONI S.p.A pag. 8

9 CONCLUSIONS» diversity of technologies available» definition of threats to be found» airport CONOPS THESE KEY DRIVERS SUGGEST A STRONG EU INVOLVEMENT IN ASSESSING THE AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES AND DEFINING THE IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP OF THE SOLUTIONS IN A SYSTEM OF SYSTEMS APPROACH. Such activity should be done, as it has been for LEDS, with the support of all players involved: airports manufacturers test labs Government authorities. Copyright GILARDONI S.p.A pag. 9

10 CONCLUSIONS Technology developers need to receive clear requirements from the EU regulating bodies in order to focus efforts and technologies: performance requirements common testing methodologies airport implementation time schedule R&D/implementation funding Copyright GILARDONI S.p.A pag. 10

11 CONCLUSIONS we need to synchronize and align technology development with future needs future regulation/legislation implementation should be aligned with security research capabilities and funding. We need to standardize as much as possible all the sub-systems interfaces of the CheckPoint in order to maximize the outcome of this new platform. Copyright GILARDONI S.p.A pag. 11

12 CONCLUSIONS Regulations: regulation definition through strong cooperation among Regulator (EU,ECAC), User (Airports), test centers, and Manufacturers. Performance figures balanced between regulator requests and available technology capabilities. Better Definition of Operative Procedures (CONOPS) through airport/manufacturer greater involvement. Homogeneous with 'non-eu' regulations and giving visibility to manufacturers of 'non-eu' regulations to avoid disparity. Issuing clear rules for Checkpoint: EDS, Security Scanners, etc with implementation deadlines. Copyright GILARDONI S.p.A pag. 12

13 CONCLUSIONS Tests: Increase the number of common data acquisition campaigns in order to share costs. More visibility on Certification Test Results. Greater Support for Tests to: optimise the system define operative procedures verify impact on screening methodologies in the field. Portability among EU countries of Certification test results. Copyright GILARDONI S.p.A pag. 13

14 CONCLUSIONS Functionality: = STANDARDIZATION Common communication layers/protocols among the different checkpoint equipment TIP: Definition of a common TIP Image format Achivement of a Unified Threat Library Services for annual Library Updating 'Alarm' resolution standardised for all airports Copyright GILARDONI S.p.A pag. 14

15 CONCLUSIONS SMEs have limited resources and can invest and thrive in the complex checkpoint environment when given clear goals to be attained, with specific deadlines for implementation in the market. SMEs need to protect their proprietary knowhow and financial support for their R&D efforts should be given taking this into consideration. Copyright GILARDONI S.p.A pag. 15