Detection of Explosives for Commercial Aviation Security (Publication Nmab, 471) [Paperback]

National Research Council (Corporate Author)

Book Description

Series: Publication Nmab, 471 | Publication Date: May 1993

This book advises the Federal Aeronautics Administration (FAA) on the detection of small, concealed explosives that a terrorist could plant surreptitiously on a commercial airplane. The book identifies key issues for the FAA regarding explosive detection technology that can be implemented in airport terminals. Recommendations are made in the areas of systems engineering, testing, and technology development.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Book Description

This book advises the Federal Aeronautics Administration (FAA) on the detection of small, concealed explosives that a terrorist could plant surreptitiously on a commercial airplane. The book identifies key issues for the FAA regarding explosive detection technology that can be implemented in airport terminals. Recommendations are made in the areas of systems engineering, testing, and technology development. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Committee on Commercial Aviation Security, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 87 pages
• Publisher: Natl Academy Pr (May 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0309049458
• ISBN-13: 978-0309049450
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,431,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)