Terrorism and the electric power delivery system
Terrorism and the electric power delivery system
National Research Council Staff, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences Staff
About this book
The electric transmission and distribution system as a terrorist target -- The electrical power system today -- Physical security considerations for electric power systems -- Vulnerabilities of systems for sensing, communication, and control -- Vulnerabilities related to the people who run the electric power system -- Mitigating the impact of attacks on the power system -- Restoration of the electric power system after an attack -- Strategies for securing crucial services and critical infrastructure in the event of an extended power outage -- Research and development needs for the electric power delivery system -- Recommendations.
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- OL18691285W
Subjects
TerrorismElectric power distributionSecurity measuresElectric power systemsPreventionTerrorism, united statesTerrorism, preventionElectric powerGovernment policyElectric power system stabilityProtection