Deterrence, Protection, and Preparation:

The New Transportation Security Imperative -- Special Report 270

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Publication Year:2002

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Front Matter	i-xii
Executive Summary	1-8	(skim)
1 Introduction and Overview	9-11	(skim)
2 Transportation System Characteri	12-28	(skim)
3 Examples of Key Research and Technology Needs	29-39	(skim)
4 Advice to TSA on Strategic Research and Planning	40-45	(skim)
5 Concluding Observations	46-47	(skim)
Appendix - Making the Nation Safer	48-77	(skim)
Transportation Panel Biographical Information	78-84	(skim)

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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

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