Iris Scanning To Begin At Orlando International Airport

dementia · 05-12-2005

POSTED: 11:14 pm EDT May 11, 2005

UPDATED: 12:17 am EDT May 12, 2005

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Florida's busiest airport will begin using high-tech iris-scanning technology to filter out possible terrorists and add an additional layer of security, according to Local 6 News.

People at Orlando International Airport will have both irises scanned at special computers to determine their identity.

"This will be an additional layer of information that is enrolled, which will be biometric information," OIA director of security Brigitte Rivera Goersch said. "Employees irises will be enrolled for the additional layer of security."

The Airport Access Control Pilot Program or AACPP is a first of its kind, according to the report.

A person would be required to stand in front of a special mirror and have both eyes scanned.

"It has to verify both irises, not just one iris," Goersch. "Statistically it is very reliable. Iris scanners -- the technology of iris scanning -- is considered one of the most reliable biometric technologies."

"You know just like we did with the airplanes with the cockpit doors and air marshals and all of that kind of stuff," federal security director Art Meinke said. It is just another step to try to figure out what can we do better."

Local 6 News reported that the 90-day test could be expanded and eventually moved to airports throughout the nation.

Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.

http://www.local6.com/news/4479554/detail.html

Amelia's Man · 05-12-2005

Is this for everyone flying into as well as out of Orlando International?

jodilt · 05-12-2005

If you've never had an Iris scan...how do they know who you are???

Amelia's Man · 05-13-2005

They'll know you after the first one, that's for sure!

**Dana** · 05-13-2005

I may be reading this wrong, but it sounds like the employees are subject to the scanning, not the people flying. Maybe I am confused. Whatever, I am just glad to see extra safety measures being put into effect. Just makes me feel more safe while flying.

disneyguy · 05-15-2005

There is no way they are doing this for everyone. 1st off there is no national iris database for them to check against. 2nd the ACLU not to mention the EFF would be all over this. Sounds like just employees to me..

Cavey · 05-15-2005

Big Brother is NOT scanning my irises. The U.S. gov't knows enough about my personal life (income, address, SS#, and etc.). They don't need to know my travel habits.

geeman · 05-15-2005

Orlando gets to try this first? Aren't our eyes too sleepy and worn out enough from all the running around we do to get ready for the trip, and all the running around we do during our trips? I'd be lucky if my eyelids stay open.

MerlinMatt · 05-16-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by caver_jeffery

Big Brother is NOT scanning my irises. The U.S. gov't knows enough about my personal life (income, address, SS#, and etc.). They don't need to know my travel habits.

Jeff:

You already have to provide an ID to fly. If Big Brother cares, he already KNOWS your travel habits.

I don't have a problem with it in theory, but if it has anything to do with Homeland Security, it's bound to have holes.

EmpressJenny · 05-16-2005

Still not going to make the planes themselves any safer...

queensmama · 05-16-2005

It is only a matter or time before they have a national database this may be how they are going start one.

MerlinMatt · 05-16-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmpressJenny

Still not going to make the planes themselves any safer...

How much safer do you want them to be???

Travelling on a commercial airline is, BY FAR, the safest way to travel.

Not only is the rate of injury (injuries/hours flown) at it's lowest level ever, the number of indicents per year is at it's lowest level.

Jenny, I know you've got a fairly sever case of fear of flying, and I don't want to discount that. But flying is hands down the safest form of travel.

disneycouple30 · 05-16-2005

This is for employees only, they want to make sure that only authorized people are loading and servicing the planes.

disneyguy · 05-16-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by MerlinMatt

How much safer do you want them to be???

Travelling on a commercial airline is, BY FAR, the safest way to travel.

Not only is the rate of injury (injuries/hours flown) at it's lowest level ever, the number of indicents per year is at it's lowest level.

Jenny, I know you've got a fairly sever case of fear of flying, and I don't want to discount that. But flying is hands down the safest form of travel.

Yes, but look at the actual security risk. While it is very rare for anything to occur it would be very easy to do so.

**Dana** · 05-16-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeman

Orlando gets to try this first? Aren't our eyes too sleepy and worn out enough from all the running around we do to get ready for the trip, and all the running around we do during our trips? I'd be lucky if my eyelids stay open.

me to Gee...lol

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dementia Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South Florida Posts: 385	Iris Scanning To Begin At Orlando International Airport POSTED: 11:14 pm EDT May 11, 2005 UPDATED: 12:17 am EDT May 12, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. -- Florida's busiest airport will begin using high-tech iris-scanning technology to filter out possible terrorists and add an additional layer of security, according to Local 6 News. People at Orlando International Airport will have both irises scanned at special computers to determine their identity. "This will be an additional layer of information that is enrolled, which will be biometric information," OIA director of security Brigitte Rivera Goersch said. "Employees irises will be enrolled for the additional layer of security." The Airport Access Control Pilot Program or AACPP is a first of its kind, according to the report. A person would be required to stand in front of a special mirror and have both eyes scanned. "It has to verify both irises, not just one iris," Goersch. "Statistically it is very reliable. Iris scanners -- the technology of iris scanning -- is considered one of the most reliable biometric technologies." "You know just like we did with the airplanes with the cockpit doors and air marshals and all of that kind of stuff," federal security director Art Meinke said. It is just another step to try to figure out what can we do better." Local 6 News reported that the 90-day test could be expanded and eventually moved to airports throughout the nation. Watch Local 6 News for more on this story. http://www.local6.com/news/4479554/detail.html __________________ ¸..· ´¨¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- Dementia -:¦:- -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´* ºoº ºoº ºoº ºoº ºoº ºoº 10/94 - WDW Cherry broken! (MK/Epcot) '95 - Disneyland 10/00- (MK/SeaWorld/Wet n Wild) Off site Halloween '02 - MNSSHP (MK/Epcot/AK/MGM)Off site 05/04 - (MGM) - All Star Music ºoº ºoº ºoº ºoº ºoº ºoº "Poocha Chubugga Oom Chickee! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!" - Stitch

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disneyguy Moderator/DC's Airmouse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,195	Re: Iris Scanning To Begin At Orlando International Airport There is no way they are doing this for everyone. 1st off there is no national iris database for them to check against. 2nd the ACLU not to mention the EFF would be all over this. Sounds like just employees to me.. __________________ New to DC? Looking for An Abreviations List? Click Here. *Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...* --------------- Its been far too long.... Most recent: POFQ Feb 2005

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,183	Re: Iris Scanning To Begin At Orlando International Airport Big Brother is NOT scanning my irises. The U.S. gov't knows enough about my personal life (income, address, SS#, and etc.). They don't need to know my travel habits. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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geeman Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere in NYC Posts: 953	Re: Iris Scanning To Begin At Orlando International Airport Orlando gets to try this first? Aren't our eyes too sleepy and worn out enough from all the running around we do to get ready for the trip, and all the running around we do during our trips? I'd be lucky if my eyelids stay open. __________________ Geeman ****************************** YBC10/95, CS 8/00 AKL 5/02,DL Hotel 10/02, ASMusic 5/03,CBR 10/03,Disney Cruiseline 10/03, DD Hilton,CR, ASMusic 4/04; AKL 5/04;Pop Century 10/04,CBR 10/04,CR 10/04;DGC 10/04;SOG & PC 12/04;CBR 8/05, SOG 4-5/06 Geeman on the Web

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