Fusion of Security System Data to Improve Airport Security

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.

Summary

The security of the US commercial aviation system has grown since the 1970's when the hijacking of aircraft became a serious problem. This book focuses on data fusion as a means to improve the ability of the suite of airport detection systems and access control systems to detect and prevent attacks.

Product details

• Authors: Committee on Assessment of Security Tech, Committee on Assessment of Security Technologies for Transportation, Division on Engineering and Physical Sci, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Materials Advisory Board, National Research Council
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.12.2007
• EAN: 9780309107488
• ISBN: 978-0-309-10748-8
• No. of pages: 82
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches