NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security
2012
Transport of Dangerous GoodsMethods and Tools for Reducing the Risks of Accidents and Terrorist AttackEditors:
ISBN: 978-94-007-2683-3 (Print) 978-94-007-2684-0 (Online)
Methods and Tools for Reducing the Risks of Accidents and Terrorist Attack
Series:
NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security
Garbolino, E.; Tkiouat, M.; Yankevich, N.; Lachtar, D. (Eds.)
2012, X, 249 p. 90 illus.
ISBN 978-94-007-2684-0
Immediately available per PDF-download (no DRM, watermarked)
The contribution of international experts on this topic
- The practical presentation of concepts, methods and tools to manage risk of DGT accidents and malicious acts
- The state of the art in this topic
This book addresses the various risks associated with the transport of dangerous goods within a territory. The emphasis of the contributions is on methods and tools to reduce the vulnerability of both the environment and human society to accidents or malicious acts involving such transport. With topics ranging from game theory to governance principles, the authors together cover technical, legal, financial, and logistic aspects of this problem. The intended audience includes responsible persons in territorial organizations, managers of transport infrastructures, as well as students, teachers and researchers wishing to deepen their knowledge in this area.