Explosive detection technologies for airline security
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Authors
Maruyama, Xavier K.
Subjects
Terrorism.
Decision making.
Problem solving.
Decision making.
Problem solving.
Advisors
Date of Issue
2000
Date
2000
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Institute for Joint Warfare Analysis
Institute for Joint Warfare Analysis
Language
Abstract
Aviation safety and security has become a topic of paramount national concern. Informed decision making requires an appreciation of trends in technology in response to projected future terrorist activities. In the area of security, explosive detection is made possible by a bewildering array of newly offered equipment. This document describes the science and engineering of the various technologies. The information presented here was written for airline security, but it applies also to a wide range of military problems. -- Report documentation page.
Type
Technical Report
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Physics
Organization
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
NPS-IJWA-01-003
Sponsors
Funder
ONR# N001400WR20307.
Format
xi, 125 p.: ill.;28 cm.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.