Transportation

TSA checkpoint efficiency continues to struggle
GSA takes a look at the “extra minute” promised when the rules against small scissors were revoked
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Frost and Sullivan shower Predator with accolades
High crash rates are no impediment to winning recognition for innovation and advancement
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Have you heard the latest from the Acoustical Society?
Protecting harbors from ships and terrorist frogmen; researchers gather in Salt Lake to discuss acoustic trip-wires
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Northrop reports successful Fire Scout engine test
Intended for naval purposes, UAV sports eight hours of endurance and a sophisticated communications system
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On-board aircraft sensors detect terrorists armed with pathogens
System tracks the airflow pattern and collects data related to factors such as temperature, velocity and concentration of gases and particles in the air.
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Liquid bomb tests continue at nation's airports
ICx puts its explosives detection system to the test; Boston, Los Angeles, and others host
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GSA slams contracting for Navy boat protection barriers
$100 million project was larded up with contractors of dubious value; leaks and other technical problems mar this critical program
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Elbit signs additional contracts for its thermal imaging systems
Elbit to supply lightweight thermal imagers to Canadian and Israeli militaries in a deal valued at $50 million
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Alternative to passports for border crossing gains support in Senate
U.S. and Canadian business say that requiring passports along the U.S.-Canada border would hobble commerce; two U.S. senators support secure driver licenses as an alternative to passports
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Ridge calls for private sector to do more about port security
Seaports have received much less money from DHS than airports, and former DHS chief calls on private industry to do more on the security front
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Ohio company offers on-site verification of immigration status
How to deal with immigration into the U.S. is a political issue, but nimble companies may find rich business opportunities here, and Zerco is one such company
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Coast Guard seeks Deepwater refund
Service hopes to recoup major losses and admits that performance-based acquisition requirements failed
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GAO criticizes CBP's in-bond program
Long-standing system allows importers to bypass initial duties and inspections, but it only works if agents reconcile the transactions
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Airport authorities press for increased facility charges
Airports Council International says airports must invest $87.4 billion over the next five years; FAA has capped passsenger fees at $4.50 since 2000
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Smart stop sign cuts down on traffic deaths
Flashing lights warn a driver if he fails to see the sign; 70 percent success rate has inventor eager to enter the market
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