Complex Systems Design & Management
Complex Systems Design & Management

Author: Frédéric Boulanger

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-10-24

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 3319116177

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This book contains all refereed papers that were accepted to the fifth edition of the « Complex Systems Design & Management » (CSD&M 2014) international conference which took place in Paris (France) on the November 12-14, 2014. These proceedings cover the most recent trends in the emerging field of complex systems sciences & practices from an industrial and academic perspective, including the main industrial domains (aeronautic & aerospace, transportation & systems, defense & security, electronics & robotics, energy & environment, health & welfare services, software & e-services), scientific & technical topics (systems fundamentals, systems architecture & engineering, systems metrics & quality, systemic tools) and system types (transportation systems, embedded systems, software & information systems, systems of systems, artificial ecosystems). The CSD&M 2014 conference is organized under the guidance of the CESAMES non-profit organization, address: CESAMES, 8 rue de Hanovre, 75002 Paris, France.

Introduction to Transportation Security
Introduction to Transportation Security

Author: Frances L. Edwards

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-09-26

Total Pages: 391

ISBN-13: 1466563265

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Transportation is the lifeline of any nation, connecting people, supporting the economy, and facilitating the delivery of vital goods and services. The 9/11 attacks and other attacks on surface transportation assets, including the bombings in Madrid, London, Moscow, and Mumbai demonstrate the vulnerability of the open systems to disruption and the

Aviation Security
Aviation Security

Author: Cathleen A. Berrick

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2006-03

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 9781422304426

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In 2004, an estimated 23 billion pounds of air cargo (AC) was transported within the U.S., about a quarter of which was transported on passenger aircraft. Within the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Admin. (TSA) is responsible for ensuring the security of commercial aviation, incl. AC. To evaluate the status of TSA's efforts to secure domestic AC, this report examined: (1) the extent to which TSA used a risk management approach to guide decisions on securing AC; (2) the actions TSA has taken to ensure the security of AC & the factors that may limit their effectiveness; & (3) TSA's plans for enhancing AC security & the challenges that TSA & industry stakeholders face in implementing these plans. Illustrations.

Committee Print
Committee Print

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13:

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A Pre-event Recovery Planning Guide for Transportation
A Pre-event Recovery Planning Guide for Transportation

Author: Patricia Bye

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 0309283388

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"TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 753: A Pre-Event Recovery Planning Guide for Transportation is designed to help transportation owners and operators in their efforts to plan for recovery prior to the occurrence of an event that impacts transportation systems. The guide includes tools and resources to assist in both pre-planning for recovery and implementing recovery after an event. NCHRP Report 753 is intended to provide a single resource for understanding the principles and processes to be used for pre-event recovery planning for transportation infrastructure. In addition to the principles and processes, the guide contains checklists, decision support tools, and resources to help support pre-event recovery planning."--Publisher description.

Deterrence, Protection, and Preparation
Deterrence, Protection, and Preparation

Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Science and Technology for Countering Terrorism. Panel on Transportation

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 0309077109

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Examines the role of science and technology in countering terrorism. This work presents advice on a strategic approach to transportation security that recognizes the need to move people and goods efficiently and the need to improve security against terrorism.