Planning in uncertain times

New Transportation Security Administration (TSA) programs are being implemented, with wide-reaching operational implications. Those concerning checkpoint operations are more evident; those involving checked baggage screening, less so. Explosives detection systems (EDS) equipment is being tested and readied for use in TSA's recapitalization program, an initiative to replace aging equipment. In a world of reduced funding levels, the challenge exists as to how risk-based screening can ameliorate the trade-off between developing new technologies and maintaining/incrementally improving current ones. It is thought that TSA will implement strategies in order to maximize the efficient use of whatever funding is now and will be available.

• Record URL:
  http://www.airportmagazine-digital.com/airportmagazine/april_may_2013?pg=4#pg12
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/07445326
• Authors:
  • Baughman, Robin
• Publication Date: 2013-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 12-15
• Serial:
  • Airport Magazine
  • Volume: 25
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: AAAE Service Corporation, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0744-5326

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Airports; Aviation; Baggage screening; Explosives detectors; Financing; Security; Security checkpoints; Strategic planning
• Identifier Terms: U.S. Transportation Security Administration
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Finance; Security and Emergencies; Vehicles and Equipment; I10: Economics and Administration; I82: Accidents and Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01483181
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 5 2013 8:53AM