Evaluation of complete security systems, aviation

Explosives detection systems (EDS) for aviation security

The detection of explosives and illicit material for the purposes of aviation security is an important area for preventing terrorism and smuggling. A number of di-erent methods of explosive detection have been developed in the past that can detect such material from a very small up to a very large quantity. For the purposes of aviation security, the checks are performed on passengers, their car...

Software Security in Aviation

Multilevel Passenger Screening Strategies for Aviation Security Systems

Passenger prescreening is a critical component of aviation security. This paper introduces the Multilevel Allocation Problem (MAP), which models the screening of passengers and baggage in a multilevel aviation security system. A passenger is screened by one of several classes, each of which corresponds to a set of procedures using security screening devices, where passengers are differentiated ...

Master – Extreme Risk Management Tool in Aviation Security Systems

The research is focused on the conception, design and test of a decision-making tool necessary for going through the whole decision process which is specific for aviation security systems, integrating the results of risk assessments and providing the main action course through a graphical user interface. MASTER enables the collection, analysis and display of the level of risk and vulnerable are...

To Aviation Security Sloan School of Management an Operations Research Approach to Aviation Security

Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, aviation security policy has remained a focus of national attention. We develop mathematical models to address some prominent problems in aviation security. We explore first whether securing aviation deserves priority over other potential targets. We compare the historical risk of aviation terrorism to that posed by other forms of terrorism and...