Aviation Insecurity - The New Challenges of Air Travel (Paperback, New)

In this probing critique of aviation security since 9/11, Andrew R. Thomas, a globally recognized aviation security expert, examines the recent overhaul of the national aviation security system.
Despite the complete federal takeover of aviation security in November 2001, Thomas notes many continuing problems, including: millions of passenger bags that are still not screened or matched; the unresolved problem of air rage and unruly passenger behavior; the "forgotten chasm" of air cargo, which remains largely unchecked due to inadequate resources; and lax standards, the hiring of high-risk employees, and the failure to secure critical areas in many of our nation's airports.
Thomas also considers many of the proposed solutions to these vulnerabilities: biometrics, profiling, air marshals, bomb-detection devices, and smart technology that links reservations systems to private and government databases. How practical are these proposals? Will they work? What will they cost? How much time will be needed to implement any or all of them? In light of the restructuring of airline security, what new roles will be played by the airline industry, government, airports, and the Transportation Security Administration? Thomas's thorough analysis and command of all the facts create an enlightening overview of the airline security dilemma and its numerous formidable challenges.
Finally, he considers the future, outlining a strategic approach for government and industry to meet new and existing threats while continuing to serve the public in an efficient manner.

General

Imprint:	Prometheus Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2003
First published:	May 2003
Authors:	Andrew R Thomas
Dimensions:	230 x 150 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	260
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-59102-074-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest > Aircraft: general interest Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Production engineering > Reliability engineering Books > Professional & Technical > Transport technology > Aerospace & aviation technology > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Transport industries > Aerospace & air transport industries > General Promotions
LSN:	1-59102-074-3
Barcode:	9781591020745

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