Airport and Aviation Security: U.S. Policy and Strategy in the Age of Global Terrorism

ISBN-13: 9781420070293 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 439 str.

Bartholomew Elias

Opis

This book provides a complete examination of federal policy decisions regarding the United States aviation security, placing it in the overall context of a comprehensive homeland security policy. With a historical overview of terrorist threats including 9-11, the text discusses the U.S. strategy in the context of risk management, addressing both human factors and technical challenges. The author also explores the ongoing policy challenges of identifying and applying effective security measures in the air cargo and general aviation sectors, highlighting their unique characteristic and potential for risk.

Spis treści

Pre-9/11 Threats to Aviation Security and the U.S. Policy Response. The 9/11 Attacks and the Ensuing Policy Debate. Policy Refinement in Response to the Evolving Terrorist Threat. The U.S. Strategy for Combatting Terror Threats to the Aviation Domain. Evaluating and Managing Security Risks. Exploiting Intelligence and Counterterrorism Information. Passenger and Baggage Screening. Airline In-Flight Security Measures. Commercial Airport Access Controls and Perimeter Security. Mitigating the Threat of Shoulder-Fired Missiles and Other Standoff Weapons. Air Cargo Security. Security for GA Operations and Airports. Index.

O autorze

Bart Elias is a specialist in aviation policy for the U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) in Washington, DC.