Eds (Noun)
Meaning
A rapid automatic system to detect plastic explosives in passengers' luggage using X-ray technology and computers; designed for use in airports.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- EDS machines are widely used in airport security checkpoints around the world.
- The airport authority approved the purchase of five new EDS units to improve luggage screening efficiency.
- Passengers watched as their bags moved through the EDS scanner, which used computer algorithms to analyze X-ray images.
- The Transportation Security Administration requires all major airports to install EDS equipment at every security checkpoint.
- Airport officials say the new EDS system will help reduce the number of false alarms and manual searches.