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E Statement of Task An ad hoc committee will examine the technology of current aviation-security explosive- detection systems (EDSs) and the false positives produced by this equipment. In assessing methods to reduce the EDS false-alarm rate, the committee will: 1. Examine and evaluate the causes of false positives in aviation explosive-detection systems, including considering the role of equipment design standards that rely on the fusion of explosive density measurement, total mass, and shape effects. 2. Assess the impact false positive resolution has on personnel and resource allocation. 3. Make recommendations on mitigating false positives without increasing false negatives, considering both technology and personnel approaches and related short- and long-term research. The committee recommendations will also bear in mind any risk of increased missed detection. 86
