Research Projects to Increase the Protection of Transport Infrastructures
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Several research projects focus on developing innovations for the protection of different modes of transport, from roads, rail and air to waterways. The projects not only address the protection of all transport routes but also of related structures, such as airports, railway stations and underground railway systems or bridges and tunnels. Transport routes and structures are highly networked and are therefore considered to be one system in the research projects. Likewise it is important to study ethical, psychological and organizational questions regarding the use and interaction of systems and technologies . In a cross-sectional project standardisation potentials are studied.
Below please find selected research projects. More research projects can be found here http://www.bmbf.de/en/13086.php.
Automated generation of information and protection of critical infrastructures in the event of a disaster: The project is based on a scenario of massive damage to critical transport infrastructure, in particular tunnels and buildings, by terrorist explosives attacks. The infrastructure can be damaged to a degree that the stability of a building can no longer be guaranteed so that access is not possible without further information on the condition of the building. (Project terminated).
Protection of Critical Bridges and Tunnels as Part of Roads: The aim of the research project is, first, to identify possible threat scenarios which might have a direct impact on bridges and tunnels as well as their users. All conceivable natural and man-made hazards are taken into account ("all hazards approach"). (Project terminated).
Networking of local passenger transport companies, relief personnel, organizers and passengers for greater security in public transport at mass events: The research project aims at optimal organization and improved networking of all participants as well as the creation of faster response times. The interaction of different technologies for the simulation of events and for the recognition and evaluation of hazardous situations is studied. (Project terminated).
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