Detection of Explosives for Commercial Aviation Security
Published on 1. January 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
108 pages
978-0-309-04945-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book advises the Federal Aeronautics Administration (FAA) on the detection of small, concealed explosives that a terrorist could plant surreptitiously on a commercial airplane. The book identifies key issues for the FAA regarding explosive detection technology that can be implemented in airport terminals. Recommendations are made in the areas of systems engineering, testing, and technology development.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Washington
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-309-04945-0 (9780309049450)
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National Research Council | Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences | National Materials Advisor
Detection of Explosives for Commercial Aviation Security
E-Book
01/1993
1st Edition
National Academies Press
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Content
FRONT MATTER
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 SYSTEMS CONSIDERATIONS
2 TESTING PROTOCOLS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
REFERENCES
A: A GENERAL TESTING PROTOCOL FOR BULK EXPLOSIVE DETECTION SYSTEMS
B: GLOSSARY OF TERMS
C: BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 SYSTEMS CONSIDERATIONS
2 TESTING PROTOCOLS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
REFERENCES
A: A GENERAL TESTING PROTOCOL FOR BULK EXPLOSIVE DETECTION SYSTEMS
B: GLOSSARY OF TERMS
C: BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS