In 2153, a proximity scan was activated when Enterprise NX-01 was searching for the Borg-assimilated transport Arctic One. The scan was featured on the display table in the situation room. (ENT: "Regeneration") In 2369 Commander William T. Riker and Geordi La Forge used the proximity scan aboard a shuttle to detect the Cardassian starships inside the McAllister C-5 Nebula. (TNG: "Chain of Command, Part II" )