Deterrence, Protection, and Preparation: The New Transportation Security Imperative (Special Report (National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board), 270.)

Panel On Transportation, Committee On Science And Technology For Countering Terrorism. Includes Bibliographical References. Content: Executive Summary -- 1. Introduction and overview -- 2. Transportation system characteristics and their implications for security -- 3. Examples of key research and technology needs -- 4. Advice to TSA on strategic research and planning -- 5. Concluding observations -- Appendix-Making the nation safer: Executive summary -- Transportation Panel biographical information. Examines the role of science and technology in countering terrorism. This work 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.