COM 114 Section 749
Alfa3
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the new airport security scanner Alfa3.
Thesis Statement: With its advanced scanning process, the new Alfa3 airport security device will not only make airports checks more thorough but also much less of a hassle.
INTRODUCTION:
I. Attention Getter: Benjamin Franklin said, “If we restrict liberty to attain security we will lose them both.” In the matter present day airport security I believe this applies.
II. Through extensive research on the airport security scanner, Alfa3, I am prepared to speak to you about its benefits.
III. I’m guessing most of us have been through airport security at one point in our lives. While it is very necessary, it can be inconvenient and uncomfortable for many to go through. The …show more content…
With its advanced scanning process, the new Alfa3 airport security device will not only make airports checks more thorough and private but also less of a hassle.
Transition: First I will discuss how the alfa3 scanner works.
BODY
I. It utilizes thermal imaging for accurate detection.
A. In a recent CNN article the creator of the Alfa3, Naomi Alexander stated, “It's a type of thermal imaging, so we see the difference in temperature between the body and objects that aren't part of the body.”
1. This is done by capturing images of passengers’ body heat using millimeter wave imaging, as they walk by.
2. Any object trying to be concealed will show up on the monitor as a different temperature.
B. You can be detected by simply walking by it instead of standing still and putting your hands up.
1. According to the Alfa Imaging website it can scan 400 people an hour, which is twice as many as current scanners.
2. It’s faster and could drastically reduce airport lines.
Transition: Now I will tell you how the Alfa3 scanner is less personal than current detection methods.
II. The Alfa3 scanner can more accurately detect objects than current scanners and does so without invading