NECTAR IN THE USA

1^st Transatlantic NECTAR Conference 2009

Arlington, Virginia USA, 18-20 June, 2009
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Thematic Session on "Transport Security"

Call for Papers

 

Following the 9/11 and subsequent events in Spain and UK, transport systems have been the focus of increased security improvements worldwide. Terrorists disrupt vital transport services to create fear and chaos. Attacks may involve bomb blasts at local points, or with the release of chemical or biological agents, or at systems, disrupting computer controls or damaging the power or communications infrastructures. And while high technology and specialised security personnel have been mobilised and vast amounts of money have been invested, the effectiveness of these measures is still unknown. This suggests that more research is required for developing a better understanding of security in transport systems.

This special session will bring together researchers in the domain of transport security from both Europe and the US.

Topics of interest for submission may include, but are not limited to:

• Vulnerabilities of transport systems/networks: Defending against particular threats such as cyber attacks and weapons of mass destruction
• Analyses of the state of transportation security from modal, multi-modal, national regional and international perspectives
• "Lessons learnt" from previous attacks
• The role of science and technology, education, communications, intelligence etc. in security programs including prevention, mitigation, recovery, investigation, system recovery and effectiveness
• Security measures and travel behaviour
• Privacy and liberty issues
• The role of the EU, the UN and other regional and international agencies

The Scientific Committee:

Dimitris Potoglou (RAND Europe, UK)
Luca Zamparini (University of Salento, Italy)
Laurie Schintler (George Mason University, USA)
Joseph Szyliowicz (University of Denver, USA)
Paul Viotti (University of Denver, USA)

Abstract Deadline: 15 March, 2009. Abstracts of papers should be submitted electronically to AbstractsNectar@feweb.vu.nl as well as to: dimitris@rand.org using the abstract form attached to this message.

Please, mention in the first Keyword: Thematic Session on Transport Security

Conference Fee: No conference fee will be charged to those who have been members of NECTAR for at least two-years, including 2009. Details for NECTAR membership can be found at: www.nectar-eu.org.

We would like to remind you that this is a special thematic session of the 1st Transatlantic NECTAR Conference 2009, so the common policy regarding accommodation prevails, that is, the primary author of the first 40 papers by NECTAR members of two years standing will enjoy free accommodation for the duration of the conference.

Non-NECTAR members can participate at this Session, by paying the NECTAR membership fee plus an additional 50 Euro. This also gives them a two-year membership of NECTAR. Further information (accommodation, etc.) will be provided soon at http://nectar.gmu.edu

We look forward to your submissions.

Aura Reggiani (NECTAR Chair)                                   
Kenneth Button  (Local Organiser)