TRB Special Report 270: Deterrence, Protection, and Preparation: The New Transportation Security Imperative examines the role of science and technology in countering terrorism. It 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. The report emphasizes a systematic approach to security, building security into operations, and layering security measures to deter--and to protect against--terrorist attack.Special Report 270 Summary
Transportation Research Board. 2002. Deterrence, Protection, and Preparation: The New Transportation Security Imperative -- Special Report 270. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/11369.
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Front Matter | i-xii | |
Executive Summary | 1-8 | |
1 Introduction and Overview | 9-11 | |
2 Transportation System Characteri | 12-28 | |
3 Examples of Key Research and Technology Needs | 29-39 | |
4 Advice to TSA on Strategic Research and Planning | 40-45 | |
5 Concluding Observations | 46-47 | |
Appendix - Making the Nation Safer | 48-77 | |
Transportation Panel Biographical Information | 78-84 |
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