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CAPPS I [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Surveillance and Formalities (Air Transport)
- National and International Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System I
1, record 1, English, Computer%2DAssisted%20Passenger%20Prescreening%20System%20I
correct, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CAPPS I 2, record 1, English, CAPPS%20I
correct, United States
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System 3, record 1, English, Computer%2DAssisted%20Passenger%20Prescreening%20System
unofficial, United States
- CAPPS 4, record 1, English, CAPPS
unofficial, United States
- CAPPS 4, record 1, English, CAPPS
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
… a computer profiling system [used by airlines] to select … passengers who pose the greatest risk and whose baggage should be subject to a more rigorous inspection. 5, record 1, English, - Computer%2DAssisted%20Passenger%20Prescreening%20System%20I
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 2003, the system was replaced by a new system called "Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System II." 6, record 1, English, - Computer%2DAssisted%20Passenger%20Prescreening%20System%20I
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Computer-Assisted Passenger Pre-screening System I
- Computer-Assisted Passenger Pre-screening System
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Contrôles et formalités (Transport aérien)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System I
1, record 1, French, Computer%2DAssisted%20Passenger%20Prescreening%20System%20I
correct, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CAPPS I 2, record 1, French, CAPPS%20I
correct, United States
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening System 3, record 1, French, Computer%20Assisted%20Passenger%20Prescreening%20System
unofficial, United States
- CAPPS 4, record 1, French, CAPPS
unofficial, United States
- CAPPS 4, record 1, French, CAPPS
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Computer-Assisted Passenger Pre-screening System I
- Computer-Assisted Passenger Pre-screening System
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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