### Question
How does the law define automatic target recognition software?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 44901*, **automatic target recognition software** is defined as:

> software installed on an advanced imaging technology that produces a generic image of the individual being screened that is the same as the images produced for all other screened individuals

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 44901*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart iii-safety > CHAPTER 449-SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-REQUIREMENTS**

