The range of ECAC Explosives Detection Standards for Cabin Baggage EDS CB C1, C2 and C3 offers airports and security authorities the flexibility to choose different routes to compliance for their requirements, but all of the bring a level of automation to airports in addition to safety and a better passenger experience.
When deciding which standard is most appropriate for your airport, it is important to consider a variety of factors and daily challenges you face – the need for lower operational costs; increased security; improved passenger experience; future-proofing your investment and reducing the number of touchpoints at security – these benefits are especially important in light of COVID-19, as they help to reduce risk, while bringing much needed savings and efficiencies.
Considering these factors and challenges makes it possible to evaluate clearly the benefits offered by equipment operating at each of the different levels. The key is choosing the appropriate standard for your operation.
In this white paper, we compare the three standards, the automation benefits that come with each, and the factors that should be considered when identifying the most appropriate standard for your airport.
Kevin Riordan
Kevin Riordan, Head of the Checkpoint Solutions with Smiths Detection, is part of the global aviation marketing team working closely with Sales, Products & Technology and overall business management, interfacing with the customer community and key industry stakeholders in order to develop the sector; providing guidance for product strategy and subject matter expertise to all functions of the business.
He has previously worked for a number of UK government departments including the Home Office, the Intelligence & Security Secretariat of the Cabinet Office and the Aviation Security Division of the DfT, responsible for research and development programmes and technical policy development.
Kevin Riordan, Head of the Checkpoint Solutions with Smiths Detection, is part of the global aviation marketing team working closely with Sales, Products & Technology and overall business management, interfacing with the customer community and key industry stakeholders in order to develop the sector; providing guidance for product strategy and subject matter expertise to all functions of the business.
He has previously worked for a number of UK government departments including the Home Office, the Intelligence & Security Secretariat of the Cabinet Office and the Aviation Security Division of the DfT, responsible for research and development programmes and technical policy development.
