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Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (Scada)

February 26th, 2009
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Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (Scada) Systems For Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance, And Reconnaissance (C4isr) Facilities

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Purpose
Scope
References
Currency

CHAPTER 2. FUNDAMENTALS OF CONTROL
General control
Discrete control
Analog control
Classes of analog controllers
Control loops
Types of controllers

CHAPTER 3. SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
General system architecture
Local control
Centralized control
Distributed control
Types of distributed control systems
Programmable logic controllers
Redundant PLCs
Safety PLCs
Recommended configurations

CHAPTER 4. COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

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Evaluation of Chemical and Electric Flares

February 26th, 2009
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Evaluation of Chemical and Electric Flares

LITERATURE REVIEW
Health and Environmental Consequences
Driver and Pedestrian Safety
Alternatives to Combustion Based Flares
Vehicle Stopping Distance

METHODOLOGY
Data Collection, Measurement and Analysis
Research Team Training
9-Point Visibility Scale (Primary Data Collection Measure)
Field Data Collection
Technologies Evaluated
Orion Road Flares
PowerFlare

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Explosives Detection Technologies and Equipment

February 26th, 2009
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Survey of Commercially Available Explosives Detection Technologies and Equipment 2004

Chapter 1. Introduction
Major Types of Explosives Detection

Chapter 2. Explosives Detection System Purchase Considerations
Overview
Key Words
Applications for Explosives Detection
Explosives Equipment Operational Considerations
Explosives Detection System Performance Parameters
1. Sensitivity
2. False Alarm Rates
3. Nuisance Alarms
4. Interferents
Calibration and Maintenance of Equipment
Possible Legal Issues
General Advice for Buyers
Conclusions on Purchase Considerations

Chapter 3. Trace Explosives Detection Technologies

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