Thesis (M.S.)--Oregon State University, 2010. / Printout. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 39-40). Also available on the World Wide Web.

Thesis (M.S. in Operations Research)--Naval Postgraduate School, March 2010. / Thesis Advisor(s): Chung, Timothy H. Second Reader: Johnson, Rachel T. "March 2010." Description based on title screen as viewed on April 27, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: Situational awareness, surveillance, interdiction, Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIED), cross-validation, design of experiments, experimental design. Includes bibliographical references (p. 61-62). Also available in print.

Thesis (M.A. in Security Studies (Homeland Security and Defense)--Naval Postgraduate School, March 2006. / Thesis Advisor(s): Christopher Bellavita. "March 2006." Includes bibliographical references (p. 93-97). Also available online.

CHDS State/Local / Past history and recent intelligence have shown that New York City (NYC), a critical node of the U.S. economy, is clearly in the terrorist's crosshairs. In order to reduce the probability, lessen the risk, and minimize the consequences of a Radiological Dispersion Device (RDD), or "dirty bomb," attack, NYC's first responders must be adequately prepared for its seemingly inevitable occurrence. This particular type of attack on NYC has the potential to create immense panic and confusion on behalf of the general public. Adding to the complexity of the problem is the notion that, since 9/11, the expected actions taken by employees in NYC high-rise office buildings in response to shelter-in-place instructions can be extremely difficult to predict. Therefore, a proposed public awareness campaign and a shelter-in-place plan are two cost-effective and easily implemented terrorism preparedness programs that would build the confidence and increase the capability of the citizenry. Since an RDD incident would likely result in a major inter-agency emergency operation, the unification of command, control, and coordination among NYC's first responder community is an essential element to its overall success. Hence, an informed and collaborative response by both public and private sector entities could potentially reduce casualties and save lives. / Deputy Chief, New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

Thesis (M.A. in Security Studies (Homeland Security and Defense))--Naval Postgraduate School, March 2007. / "March 2007." Includes bibliographical references (p. 77-81). Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (M.S.)--Michigan State University. School of Criminal Justice, 2008. / Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on Aug. 7, 2009) Includes bibliographical references (p. 52-54). Also issued in print.

Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. / Considering the ever-rising threat of terrorist attack and disruption of the economy and of daily activity, the potential strength of a radiological dispersion device must be evaluated. A "dirty bomb" is a weapon in the terrorist arsenal that is highly effective in creating chaos, panic and disruption. All of the immediate deaths caused by a "dirty bomb" are due to blast effects, however the public association with radiation and nuclear devices is one of fear and hyperbole. The individuals and agencies that respond to this type of event will have the greatest impact on the general public. By looking at case studies and potential scenarios or exercises the first responder can appreciate the nature of radiation as well as its impact on response. The goal of this paper is to provide first responders with basic information on nuclear physics and expose relevant issues in responding to a radiological dispersion device. An understandable link between nuclear physics and radiation response does exist. / Ensign, United States Navy

Thesis (M.S. in Applied Physics)--Naval Postgraduate School, June 2004. / Thesis advisor(s): Xavier Maruyama. Includes bibliographical references (p. 71-77, 79-81). Also available online.

Thesis (M. S.)--Nuclear and Radiological Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009. / Committee Chair: Hertel, Nolan; Committee Member: Ansari, Armin; Committee Member: Wang, C. K. Chris.

Thesis (M. S.)--Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007. / Dr. Armin J. Ansari, Committee Member ; Dr. Farzad Rahnema, Committee Member ; Dr. Rebecca Howell, Committee Member ; Dr. Nolan E. Hertel, Committee Chair.