http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/tech/2011/02/21/nr.big.i.bomb.sniffing.mice.cnn
When it comes to security we are seeing tons more larger bulky machines in airports. Some like X-ray, convey-er-belts, scanners, and metal detectors. One of our detectors is slightly smaller and less metallic, yes they are MICE. These new mice are being taught to fear smells that are related to the make up of bombs. The mice are kept on linked to a computer that is fanning them the scents of the passengers of plains and when they smell a something that resembles a bomb they scamper into a compartment and a signal is sent to the computer. Well it is definitely more green but I don't know how well it will catch on in airports.
This is avery interesting concept. I do not see why airports would not at least try this new technique to detect bombs for it is less invasive for the people. It may also be cheaper for them.
ReplyDeleteWOW! I think is funny actually. I am not sure how half of the public will go for this because who wants mice sniffing them? My mom is scared of mice and will freak out if she sees one.But I guess it could be very useful for the safety of civilians when traveling. I also think it is cool how when the mice smells a certain smell it will send a signal;I thought this was interesting.
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