A systems approach to John Wayne airport security

Donovan, Steve; Mahoney, T.; Pelletier, N.; Schmidt, Mark B.; Kwinn, Michael J.

doi:10.1109/sieds.2003.158027

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“…Systems engineering has been used to solve the problem of screening all passengers and luggage while maintaining efficient airport operations. Donovan et al (2003) analyze the 100% baggage screening problem by applying the Systems Engineering Management Process (SEMP), consisting of four phases: problem definition, design and analysis, decision making, and implementation. However, cost analysis for screening strategies that better utilize baggage screening devices has proven more effective for allocating limited funding.…”

Section: Checked Baggage Screeningmentioning

confidence: 99%

Protecting air transportation: a survey of operations research applications to aviation security

2008

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Catastrophic events often illustrate a nation's preparedness in anticipating and preventing the extreme consequences of an intentional malicious attack. When terrorists hijacked four commercial aircraft for use as guided missiles against the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, the world's population became aware of the human potential to inflict destruction and harm, and the vulnerability of transportation systems against preventing the occurrence of similar disasters. Through research, simulation, and system analysis, procedures may be formulated that limit or eradicate the possibility of future occurrences. Operations research encompasses the optimal allocation of resources subject to constraints, as well as providing techniques that evaluate the performance of security policies. This article provides a survey of operations research activities directed toward analyzing and enhancing the aviation security system, with the intent to be informative and motivate the continual improvement of our nation's transportation security.

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Section: Checked Baggage Screeningmentioning

confidence: 99%