I think that may well depend on which country and which airport you're
talking about.
I have seen bags at the carry - on screen go back and get another, higher
dose at various in the UK.
Julian
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From: "Gary L. Edwards" <garyetx@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003 7:41 PM
Subject: RE: [OM] Help from UK members, were to get film
> No. The power of screening x-ray units used for hand carried items is not
> adjustable by the operator. And I've seen the display to confirm that the
> lead bags show up as blank outlines. The units used for checked baggage
> WILL automatically increase power until they detect an acceptable image.
>
> Gary Edwards
>
> www.peopleplacesflight.com
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>
> They don't need to. They just turn up the power until they can see for
> themselves.
> Since the X rays have to pass through the bag, through the film and still
> have enough energy to pass through the bag again, your film gets
> significantly more exposure than if you left the bag at home.
>
> Julian
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