Planning Guidelines and Design Standards for Checked Baggage Inspection Systems Version 1.0 October 10, 2007 TSA506 [THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] TSA506 Planning Guidelines and Design Standards for Checked Baggage Inspection Systems Version 1.0 October 10, 2007 TSA506 [THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] TSA506 NOTICE This document is distributed under the sponsorship of the Transportation Security Administration of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the interest of information exchange. The U.S. Government assumes no liability for the contents or use. This document does not create regulatory requirements. There are recommendations and guidelines contained in this document that might be considered highly beneficial in one airport environment while being virtually impossible to implement at another airport. The purpose of the document is to provide as extensive a list of options, ideas, and suggestions as possible for the airport architect, designer, planner and engineer to choose from when first considering security requirements in the early planning and design of new or renovated airport facilities. This document has been formatted for double sided printing. VERSION HISTORY Version Date Modifications 0.1 December 29, 2006 Original submittal by BSIS Technical Team 0.2 June 21, 2007 Update based on TSA technical review 0.3 July 12, 2007 Update based on TSA program office review 1.0 October 10, 2007 Update based on SSI and final TSA review Planning Guidelines and Design Standards for Checked Baggage Inspection Systems Version 1.0, October 10, 2007 TSA506 [THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] Planning Guidelines and Design Standards for Checked Baggage Inspection Systems Version 1.0, October 10, 2007 TSA506 i CONTENTS Chapter Page 1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 Background........................................................................................ 1-1 1.2 Previous Versions of Planning and Design Guidelines .............. 1-3 1.3 Purpose............................................................................................... 1-3 1.4 Scope ................................................................................................... 1-4 1.5 Organization ...................................................................................... 1-4 1.6 Referenced Documents and Models............................................... 1-5 1.6.1 Recommended Security Guidelines for Airport Planning, Design and Construction, Revised July 2006 .. 1-5 1.6.2 Integrated Deployment Model............................................ 1-6 1.7 Next Steps .......................................................................................... 1-6 1.7.1 Design Issues ......................................................................... 1-6 1.7.2 Implementation Issues ......................................................... 1-6 1.7.3 Post-Implementation Issues................................................. 1-7 1.7.4 Funding Issues....................................................................... 1-7 2 GUIDELINES CONTEXT AND PRIMARY OBJECTIVES................... 2-1 2.1 Need for BSIS Guidelines................................................................. 2-1 2.2 Emphasis and Objectives of Guidelines ........................................ 2-2 2.2.1 Lowest-Cost Solutions.......................................................... 2-2 2.2.2 Operational Performance Standards.................................. 2-3 2.2.3 Avoiding Common Pitfalls.................................................. 2-3 2.2.4 Appropriate Initial System Sizing ...................................... 2-3 2.2.5 Equipment Redundancy and Contingency Operations .. 2-3 2.2.6 Accommodating Growth ..................................................... 2-4 2.2.7 Flexibility................................................................................ 2-4 2.2.8 Stakeholder Involvement..................................................... 2-4 2.2.9 Design Review and Approval Process............................... 2-5 3 PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESS................................................... 3-1 3.1 Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................... 3-1 3.1.1 Project Stakeholders.............................................................. 3-1 3.1.2 Project Sponsor ...................................................................... 3-2 3.1.3 Integrated Local Design Team ............................................ 3-2 3.1.4 TSA Headquarters................................................................. 3-2 3.1.5 Government-Industry Working Group ............................. 3-3 3.1.6 Summary ................................................................................ 3-3 Planning Guidelines and Design Standards for Checked Baggage Inspection Systems Version 1.0, October 10, 2007 TSA506 ii CONTENTS (continued) Chapter Page 3 PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESS (continued) 3.2 Project Phases .................................................................................... 3-3 3.2.1 Pre-Design.............................................................................. 3-4 3.2.2 Schematic Design .................................................................. 3-5 3.2.3 Detailed Design ..................................................................... 3-7 3.2.3.1 30% Design Sub-Phase......................................... 3-7 3.2.3.2 70% Design Sub-Phase......................................... 3-8 3.2.3.3 100% Design Sub-Phase....................................... 3-9 3.2.4 Construction Phase ............................................................... 3-9 3.2.5 Testing and Commissioning................................................ 3-10 3.2.6 Project Closeout Phase ......................................................... 3-11 3.3 Summary ............................................................................................ 3-11 4 DESIGN STANDARDS............................................................................. 4-1 4.1 General Design Requirements ........................................................ 4-1 4.1.1 Security ................................................................................... 4-1 4.1.2 Efficiency ................................................................................ 4-1 4.1.3 Passenger Level-Of-Service ................................................. 4-1 4.1.4 Cost-Effectiveness ................................................................. 4-2 4.1.5 Concept of Operation ........................................................... 4-2 4.1.6 Proper System Selection and Sizing ................................... 4-2 4.2 Specific Design Requirements......................................................... 4-2 4.2.1 BHS Capacity ......................................................................... 4-3 4.2.2 Screening Throughput Capacity......................................... 4-3 4.2.3 Bag Time in System............................................................... 4-3 4.2.4 OSR Decision Time ............................................................... 4-3 4.2.5 BHS Tracking ID.................................................................... 4-3 4.2.5.1 Positive Bag Tracking .......................................... 4-3 4.2.5.2 Error Bags at Checked Baggage Resolution Area (CBRA).......................................................... 4-4 4.2.6 Bag Tag Identification........................................................... 4-4 4.2.7 Conveyor Control.................................................................. 4-4 4.2.7.1 Dynamic Braking.................................................. 4-5 4.2.7.2 Variable Frequency Drives.................................. 4-5 4.2.7.3 Gradual Conveyor Speed Transitions ............... 4-5 4.2.8 Avoidance of Steep Conveyor Slopes ................................ 4-5 4.2.9 Divert and Merge .................................................................. 4-5 4.2.10 Conveyable Items.................................................................. 4-5 4.2.10.1 Proper Handling of Oversize Bags .................... 4-6 4.2.10.2 Proper Handling of Out-of-Gauge Bags ........... 4-6 Planning Guidelines and Design Standards for Checked Baggage Inspection Systems Version 1.0, October 10, 2007 TSA506 iii CONTENTS (continued) Chapter Page 4 DESIGN STANDARDS (continued) 4.2.11 Fail Safe Operation................................................................ 4-6 4.2.12 Image Quality (IQ) Test Requirements.............................. 4-6 4.2.13 Bag Orientation/Positioning............................................... 4-6 4.2.14 Bag Jam Rate .......................................................................... 4-6 4.2.15 BHS Displays at CBRA......................................................... 4-6 4.2.16 Alarmed Bag Images at CBRA ............................................ 4-7 4.2.17 Placement of Reinsertion Points ......................................... 4-7 4.2.18 Purge Line .............................................................................. 4-7 4.2.19 Recirculation Loops .............................................................. 4-7 4.2.20 Power Turns after EDS......................................................... 4-7 4.2.21 Non-Powered Rollers ........................................................... 4-7 4.2.22 Draft Curtains .......................................................................