Columbia, MD 23-Apr-2024
R&S QPS Walk2000 Walk-through security scanner
Rohde & Schwarz has announced that its R&S QPS Walk2000 Walk-through security scanner has completed operational test and evaluation by National Safe Skies Alliance, Inc. (Safe Skies) at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport under the Safe Skies’ ASSIST program.
Safe Skies’ evaluation report entitled SSDA—24-009 Rohde & Schwarz QPS Walk2000 Aviation Worker Screening System was published in February 2024. This report is available to qualified airport personnel at US commercial-service airports via the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) or by contacting anna.hamilton@sskies.org.
Safe Skies, an independent third-party, non-profit organization funded by the Federal Aviation Administration, conducts thorough testing of security systems’ detection capabilities, reliability, and maintainability under active airport operational and environmental conditions. Safe Skies performs its evaluations under an ISO 9001:2015-approved Quality Management System.
About ASSIST
Safe Skies’ Airport Security System Integrated Support Testing (ASSIST) Program is a collaborative effort between US commercial-service airports, the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Aviation Administration, Airports Council International-North America, American Association of Airport Executives, and Airport Consultants Council. Safe Skies created the ASSIST Program to fulfil its core purpose of helping airport operators meet their security responsibilities using a transparent process for identifying, selecting, and executing projects that are designed to create a more efficient and effective airport security system.
Press & media contact
Dominique LobergPR Communications Manager, North America
+1 503 523-7951
dominique.loberg@rsa.rohde-schwarz.com
Rohde & Schwarz
Rohde & Schwarz is striving for a safer and connected world with its Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity Divisions. For 90 years, the global technology group has pushed technical boundaries with developments in cutting-edge technologies. The company's leading-edge products and solutions empower industrial, regulatory and government customers to attain technological and digital sovereignty. The privately owned, Munich based company can act independently, long-term and sustainably. Rohde & Schwarz generated net revenue of EUR 2.78 billion in the 2022/2023 fiscal year (July to June). On June 30, 2023, Rohde & Schwarz had around 13,800 employees worldwide.
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