Path Prediction Methodology for Hazardous Materials Transported by Malicious Entities

This paper describes how emerging terrorism concerns involve scenarios where a malicious entity obtains hazardous materials and uses them as a weapon. This work presents a methodology that identifies routes for hazardous materials truck drivers, allows a truck to be hijacked from its original path, and predicts the malicious entity’s routes to a specific target. The methodology incorporates the dual objectives of minimizing distance to a target and maximizing consequences if law enforcement agencies attempt to intercept the vehicle before it reaches the target. Overlaying multiple potential routes allows law enforcement agencies to identify common links and supports their force deployment decisions.

• Corporate Authors:

  World Conference on Transport Research Society

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• Authors:
  • Murray-Tuite, Pamela M
  • Hidalgo, Rodrigo A Garrido
  • Nune, Rakesh
• Conference:
  • 11th World Conference on Transport Research
  • Location: Berkeley CA, United States
  • Date: 2007-6-24 to 2007-6-28
• Publication Date: 2007

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: CD-ROM
• Features: Figures; Maps; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 34p
• Monograph Title: 11th World Conference on Transport Research

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Disaster preparedness; Disasters and emergency operations; Hazardous materials; Infrastructure; Public transit; Security; Terrorism; Transit operating agencies; Weapons
• Subject Areas: Highways; Public Transportation; Security and Emergencies; I82: Accidents and Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01117501
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 30 2008 12:32PM