Author : National Research Council
Release : 2007-11-14
Genre : Political Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 750/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Fusion of Security System Data to Improve Airport Security by : National Research Council

Download or read book Fusion of Security System Data to Improve Airport Security written by National Research Council. This book was released on 2007-11-14. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The security of the U.S. commercial aviation system has been a growing concern since the 1970's when the hijacking of aircraft became a serious problem. Over that period, federal aviation officials have been searching for more effective ways for non-invasive screening of passengers, luggage, and cargo to detect concealed explosives and weapons. To assist in this effort, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) asked the NRC for a study of emerging screening technologies. This book - the fourth of four - focuses on data fusion as a means to significantly improve the ability of the existing suite of airport detection systems and access control systems to detect and prevent attacks. The book presents a discussion of the data fusion, an analysis of current data fusion efforts, and an assessment of data fusion opportunities for various airport security activities.