Re: New Florida security system scans semi-trucks

[M Nivas <motnivas@YAHOO.COM>]

John,



I think that ths produce would be "preserved" after

scanning!



Tom





--- John Jacobus <crispy_bird@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

> Okay.  Here we go.

> 

> Can anyone tell me how you can detect illegal or

> diseased produce with x-rays?  I doubt there is much

> difference in density between fresh and rotten

> tomatoes.

> 

> --- Bruce Bugg <obbugg@dmvs.ga.gov> wrote:

> > This is the mobile VACIS similar to what Customs

> > uses at the Ports

> > 

> > Thursday, July 17, 2003 

> > 

> > New Florida security system scans semi-trucks 

> > 

> . . .

> > 

> > Gamma ray imaging machines scan semi-trucks as

> they

> > pass through inspection stations. The X-ray is

> > capable of detecting illegal or diseased produce,

> as

> > well as drugs, stolen goods and other possible

> > threats to homeland security. 

> . . .

> 

> =====





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