Travel

=Travel and Security=

Terrorism attacking key public transport areas e.g. London Bombings 2005 on buses and tube stations, 911, 2001 – airlines has led to an increase in security in travel. How has IT assisted in this.

1. **Biometric Passports**: a) Research and describe how **biometric passports** work and how biometric information will be used to identify passengers. Read [] b) A new system called **CAPPS II** (**Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening System)** is being implemented, research how this is being used to aid the checking in of passengers. http://science.howstuffworks.com/airport-security.htm/printable

2.The Use of **Smartgate** for self-checking in. Research the new Smartgate system being used in Australia a. Describe how it works and what technology it uses. b.Discuss the impact this has on a) airport staff b) travelers c) would be terrorists.

3. Technology is also being used to assist in the **scanning of luggage and passengers** – with the aim of reducing the risks of passengers carrying explosives or weapons of terrorism. a. Describe the technology being used to sniff out explosives b.Research the High tech body scanners now being trialed in train stations in the UK.

4. The Use of **body scanners**. New body scanners are being introduced in airports. Describe how these work and what issues are associated with their use.

5. Conduct **wider research** to find out more about the sorts of technology being used in travel and airports to make **travelling easier**. These include - self check ins; online check ins.

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