ThruVision was originally developed to map the Earth’s ozone layer, but will now be used to detect hidden weapons and explosives as well as smuggled contraband.
The sensor, made by Oxford-based Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), is said to detect dangerous, concealed items through many layers of clothing.
Manufacturers claim the scanner scores a 100 percent success rate at detecting threats.
RAL sold the technology to another firm Digital Barriers for less than a million pounds in 2012, and it is now thought to be used by a number of security agencies.
Via RT.