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Definition of Explosive detection system
1. Noun. A rapid automatic system to detect plastic explosives in passengers' luggage using X-ray technology and computers; designed for use in airports.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Explosive Detection System
Literary usage of Explosive detection system
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Aviation Security: Federal Action Needed to Strengthen Domestic Air Cargo by Cathleen A. Berrick (2006)
"Figure 6 shows explosive detection system technology being used to screen break
bulk cargo as part of TSA's pilot test1 1 Phase I testing of the EDS pilot ..."
2. Report of the President's Commission on Aviation Security and Terrorism (1993)
"Despite these drawbacks to TNA and the absence of any other approved explosive-detection
system, FAA issued a rule effective October 5, 1989, permitting it ..."
3. Technology Against Terrorism: Structuring Security (1994)
"3, 1991. is evidenced in the explosive detection system (EDS) regulations published
in September ..."
4. Aviation Security: Development of New Security Technology by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"Furthermore, the report noted that these devices will become essential building
blocks for an explosive detection system that could reasonably be installed ..."
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