A metal detector is an instrument that detects the nearby presence of metal. Metal detectors are useful for finding metal objects on the surface, underground, and under water. A metal detector consists of a control box, an adjustable shaft, and a variable-shaped pickup coil. When the coil nears metal, the control box signals its presence with a tone, light, or needle movement. Signal intensity typically increases with proximity. Another common type are stationary "walk through" metal detectors used at access points in prisons, courthouses, airports and psychiatric hospitals to detect concealed metal weapons on a person's body.
An early metal detector, in 1919, used to find un-exploded bombs in France after World War I
This 156-troy-ounce (4.9 kg) gold nugget, known as the Mojave Nugget, was found in 1977 by an individual prospector in the Southern California Desert using a metal detector.
Metal detectors at Berlin Schönefeld Airport
Airport security includes the techniques and methods used in an attempt to protect passengers, staff, aircraft, and airport property from malicious harm, crime, terrorism, and other threats.
Baggage screening monitoring at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok
A demonstrative image for "Project Hostile Intent."
Passport control at Dubai Airport
TSA passenger screening