SPATIAL SURVEILLANCE OF AND RESPONSE TO BIOLOGICAL THREATS. IN: THE GEOGRAPHICAL DIMENSIONS OF TERRORISM

This paper looks at how geographic information science aids efforts aimed at improving local, state, and national preparedness for a bioterrorism attack. Specifically, the role of spatial decision support systems as a framework for integrating spatial analysis, mapping, and database technology in a common delivery system for improved decisionmaking is stressed.

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• Authors:
  • Ruiz, M O
• Publication Date: 2003

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 199-203
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  • Publication of: Routledge
  • Publisher: Routledge

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Decision support systems; Disaster preparedness; Disasters and emergency operations; Emergency transportation; Geographic information systems; Mapping; National defense; National security; Strategic planning; Surveillance; Terrorism; Transportation system management
• Uncontrolled Terms: Geospatial data
• Subject Areas: Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Security and Emergencies; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00977736
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0415946425
• Report/Paper Numbers: SP-1772,, Paper No. 2003-01-0126, Paper No. 2003-01-0127
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 4 2004 12:00AM