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WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Train-the-Trainer AWR-140-1
This document presents an overview of the "awareness-level weapons of mass destruction (WMD) course" offered by the National Nuclear Security Administration. The course is offered as a counter terrorism operations support mechanism. The target audience includes first responders in law enforcement, emergency medical services, fire services, public works, health care, and other support personnel in a variety of agencies. Eligibility, cost, enrollment, prerequisites, and other course information are also outlined.
United States. National Nuclear Security Administration
2009-01
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Comprehensive Approach to Improving U.S. Security Force Assistance Efforts
"Current operations, demands of persistent conflict, and enduring U.S. national security interests underscore the immediate and continuing need to improve U.S. Security Force Assistance (SFA) efforts. The frequency and importance of such activities throughout U.S. history demonstrate that the current requirements are not anomalies. Since September 11, 2001, the United States has been challenged to accomplish key national security goals due to a lack of capability and capacity to effectively advise, utilize, and partner with foreign security forces. To meet this challenge, this paper offers recommendations that build upon recent initiatives within the Department of Defense (DoD) to create a comprehensive approach to improve U.S. SFA. At the heart of the recommendations is a DoD-level organizational approach to institutionalize SFA activities effectively and to facilitate interagency and multinational unity of effort. We intend to adapt current DoD processes that encourage the ad hoc approach and implement a single DoD-level integrating organization."
Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute
Baginski, Theresa; Clark, Brian J.; Donovan, Francis
2009-09
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Community Flu 2.0
"CommunityFlu is a software program that simulates the spread of influenza through a model community, and the impact of a variety of potential interventions (e.g., vaccinations, school closings, wearing of face masks, patient and household isolation/self quarantine). CommunityFlu also calculates the cost, in terms of workdays lost, of influenza and the associated interventions."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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Missile Defense Certification: Examination of the U.S. Navy Aegis Warship and U.S. Army Patriot Crew Certification Process
"The process employed by Naval Surface Forces to capture information during warfare certification is enabled by a computer-based feedback mechanism. The Surface Force Type Commander employs two information management system models in the form of Training and Operational Readiness Information Service (TORIS) and Training Figure of Merit (TFOM) to report progress, capture data, compare trends, and achieve training and certification process efficiency. These systems have advantages that can be recognized and capitalized upon by other elements within the Ballistic Missile Defense community. This thesis examines how two Ballistic Missile Defense elements-Naval Aegis units and Army Patriot units-leverage technology to capture data as part of the certification timeline and the degree of alignment between the certification processes of the elements. It is recommended that an initiative be undertaken to record and retain data associated with certification events down to a granular (unit) level. It is further recommended that the Patriot community in particular consider an information technology solution for the issue of unit-level readiness management."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Biggs, Robert C.
2008-09
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NPS-SCAT (Solar Cell Array Tester), The Construction of NPS' First Prototype CubeSat
"Large, expensive satellites have had failures or degraded missions due to solar cells that had not been tested in the space environment. To address these issues, a solar cell testing CubeSat prototype has been developed as part of the Space Systems Academic Group CubeSat program. This prototype provides a dedicated and responsive solution to testing solar cells in space and, as the first CubeSat built at NPS, it gives valuable experience that will encourage CubeSat projects at NPS in the future. This Master's Thesis describes the NPS-SCAT (solar cell array tester) project, including the author's experience as program manager of the project, responsible for budget, schedule and technical deliverables. This thesis explains in detail the process that was used to develop the prototype and gives recommendations for the flight unit. An important conclusion of this thesis is that CubeSats show great promise for hands-on education and as potential platforms to conduct focused research of national interest."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Bein, Alexander L.
2008-09
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Development of a Human Performance Model as a Baseline for Automatic Change Detection Software Capabilities in Mine Warfare
"This study focused on the development of a human performance model as a baseline performance capability for automatic change detection software for use in mine warfare. Through a series of survey images, operator performance was observed under a variety of sonar image conditions, including increasing clutter levels and changes in image altitude and orientation. While a rough model was developed utilizing only the physical attributes of the images, to obtain a close fit between the model and actual observations, the variability of personal proficiency was included in the final model. The inclusion of this parameter greatly improved model accuracy and highlights the need to better understand differences between operator performances in mine warfare planning."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Barrett, Jason S.
2008-09
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Presidential Notice Concerning National Security [September 21, 2009]
In this press release, U.S. President Barak Obama issued a continuation of the national emergency originally declared after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 in the United States. "Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice, stating that the national emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism is to continue in effect beyond September 23, 2009."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2009-09-21
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President Obama Signs Georgia Disaster Declaration [September 24, 2009]
"The President today [September 24, 2009] declared a major disaster exists in the State of Georgia and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on September 18, 2009, and continuing. The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in Carroll, Cherokee, Cobb, Douglas, and Paulding Counties."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2009-09-24
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Improved Methodology for Developing Cost Uncertainty Models for Naval Vessels
"The purpose of this thesis is to analyze the probabilistic cost model currently in use by NAVSEA 05C to predict cost uncertainty in naval vessel construction and to develop a method that better predicts the ultimate cost risk. The data used to develop the improved approach is collected from analysis of the CG(X) class ship by NAVSEA 05C. The NAVSEA 05C cost risk factors are reviewed and analyzed to determine if different factors are better cost predictors. The impact of data elicitation, the Money Allocated Is Money Spent (MAIMS) principle, and correlation effects are incorporated into the research and analysis of this thesis. Data quality is directly affected by data elicitation methods and influences the choice of probability distribution used to give the best predictor of cost risk. MAIMS and correlation effects are shown to make a significant impact to the overall cost model. Program managers and analysts can readily implement the enhanced models using commercial Excel add-ins, such as Crystal Ball or @Risk, and integrate them into their current cost risk analysis and management practices to better mitigate risk and control project cost."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Brown, Cinda L.
2008-09
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Detection of Frequency Hopped Signals Timing Information Using the Temporal Correlation Function
"This work extends earlier work derived by Overdyk and investigates the use of wavelet transform and image processing tools to estimate hopping times occurring in frequency hopping schemes. The detection algorithm identifies frequency hopping time locations found in FH schemes from the information provided by the two-dimensional shortterm signal temporal correlation function. Hopping time locations are shown to be provided by indentifying TCF phase discontinuities. The detection scheme has three main stages: 1. Derive the analytic version of the FH signal and compute the resulting TCF function; 2. Enhance discontinuities via the one-dimensional Wavelet transform; 3. Apply morphological image processing operations and the Hough transform to estimate hopping time locations. Results show that for FH signals imbedded in additive White Gaussian noise, reliable detection performance may be obtained for SNR levels above 3 dB and good detection performance for SNR levels above 6dB for 5% to 20% detection accuracy."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Cheng, Yuan-Pin
2008-09
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Secretary Napolitano Emphasizes Shared Responsibility for Readiness and Resilience [September 29, 2009]
"Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today marked the conclusion of National Preparedness Month by delivering a speech emphasizing America's shared responsibility for preparedness and stressing the important role that individuals play in building a national culture of readiness and resilience. 'When families are prepared--when communities stand together and stand tall--so does our nation,' said Secretary Napolitano. 'United, we send a powerful message to those that seek to do us harm: we cannot be broken, we are America--strong and resilient.'"
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2009-09-29
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Medicare Physician Services: Utilization Trends Indicate Sustained Beneficiary Access with High and Growing Levels of Service in Some Areas of the Nation, Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate
"Congress, policy analysts, and groups representing physicians have raised questions about beneficiary access to Medicare physician services. At the same time, high levels of spending for health care in some parts of the country, and rapid increases in spending for physician services, have been identified as factors that threaten the long-term fiscal sustainability of the Medicare program. GAO was asked to assess beneficiary access to physician services and to identify indicators of potential overutilization of physician services. In this report, GAO (1) examines whether, from 2000 through 2008, beneficiaries had problems accessing physician services; (2) identifies areas of the country in which Medicare beneficiaries are potentially overserved by physicians; and (3) describes characteristics that distinguish the potentially overserved areas from other areas in the nation. GAO analyzed the most recent data available from several sources, including an annual Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) survey of fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare beneficiaries, Medicare physician claims for services provided in April of each year from 2000 through 2008, the Health Resources and Services Administration's Area Resource File, and the U.S. Census Bureau."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2009-08-28
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Interagency Collaboration: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight of National Security Strategies, Organizations, Workforce, and Information Sharing, Report to Congressional Committees
"While national security activities, which range from planning for an influenza pandemic to Iraq reconstruction, require collaboration among multiple agencies, the mechanisms used for such activities may not provide the means for interagency collaboration needed to meet modern national security challenges. To assist the 111th Congress and the new administration in developing their oversight and management agendas, this report, which was performed under the Comptroller General's authority, addresses actions needed to enhance interagency collaboration for national security activities: (1) the development and implementation of overarching, integrated strategies; (2) the creation of collaborative organizations; (3) the development of a well-trained workforce; and (4) the sharing and integration of national security information across agencies. This report is based largely on a body of GAO work issued since 2005."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2009-09-25
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Improving Declassification: A Report to the President from the Public Interest Declassification Board
This document, the product of research completed by the Public Interest Declassification Board, provides a historical overview of information declassification, the current standards for declassification, and what future declassification should entail. The purpose of the board is to "promote the fullest possible public access to a thorough, accurate, and reliable documentary record of significant…national security decisions and…activities." Issues and recommendations discussed in this report include the following: understanding what the declassification system is accomplishing; prioritizing the declassification review of historically significant information; expediting the declassification of presidential records; preserving a capability within agencies to review records less than 25 years of age; bringing greater uniformity, consistency, and efficiency to the declassification process; expediting the declassification reviews of multiple equity documents; performing declassification reviews involving special media and electronic records; re-reviews of previously disclosed information; dealing with other exempted information and the delays entailed in archival processing; exercising discretion for disclosure in exceptional cases; removing an impediment to comprehensive review; expanding the uses and roles of historians and historical advisory boards; clarifying the status and treatment of formerly restricted data; the handling of the President's daily brief; and declassification reviews of certain congressional records.
United States. Public Interest Declassification Board
2007-12
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Comments on Draft Technical Support Document for Endangerment Analysis for Greenhouse Gas Emissions under the Clean Air Act
"These comments are based on the draft Technical Support Document for Endangerment Analysis for Greenhouse Gas Emissions under the Clean Air Act (hereafter draft TSD) issued by the Climate Change Division of the Office of Atmospheric Programs on March 9, 2009. Unfortunately, because we were only given a few days to review this lengthy document these comments are of necessity much less comprehensive and polished than they would have been if more time had been allowed. We are prepared, however, to provide added information, more detailed comments on specific points raised, and any assistance in making changes if requested by OAR. As of the best information we currently have, the GHG/CO2 hypothesis as to the cause of global warming, which this Draft TSD supports, is currently an invalid hypothesis from a scientific viewpoint because it fails a number of critical comparisons with available observable data. Any one of these failings should be enough to invalidate the hypothesis; the breadth of these failings leaves no other possible conclusion based on current data."
United States. Environmental Protection Agency
Carlin, Alan
2009-03-16
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Draft Outline of Summary of Proposed Endangerment Finding in Preamble
This document contains a draft outline by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the threat to U.S. public health and welfare posed by six greenhouse gases. This report was produced in December 2007 but was suppressed by the Bush Administration until released in October 2009 following a FOIA request made to the EPA.
United States. Environmental Protection Agency
2007-12-05
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: Public Health Emergency Preparedness Archive
"This resource was developed by AHRQ as part of its Public Health Emergency Preparedness program, which was discontinued on June 30, 2011. Many of AHRQ's PHEP materials and activities will be supported by other Federal agencies. Notice of transfer to another agency will be posted on this site."
United States. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Clean Air Act: Mercury Control Technologies at Coal-Fired Power Plants Have Achieved Substantial Emissions Reductions, Report to The Chairman, Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate
"The 491 U.S. coal-fired power plants are the largest unregulated industrial source of mercury emissions nationwide, annually emitting about 48 tons of mercury--a toxic element that poses health threats, including neurological disorders in children. In 2000, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determined that mercury emissions from these sources should be regulated, but the agency has not set a maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standard, as the Clean Air Act requires. Some power plants, however, must reduce mercury emissions to comply with state regulations or consent decrees. After managing a long-term mercury control research and development program, the Department of Energy (DOE) reported in 2008 that systems that inject sorbents--powdery substances to which mercury binds--into the exhaust from boilers of coal-fired power plants were ready for commercial deployment. Tests of sorbent injection systems, the most mature mercury control technology, were conducted on a variety of coal types and boiler configurations--that is, on boilers using different air pollution control devices. In this context, GAO was asked to examine (1) reductions achieved by mercury control technologies and the extent of their use at power plants, (2) the cost of mercury control technologies, and (3) key issues EPA faces in regulating mercury emissions from power plants. GAO obtained data from power plants operating sorbent injection systems. EPA and DOE provided technical comments, which we incorporated as appropriate."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2009-10
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Tax Administration: IRS Has Implemented Initiatives to Prevent, Detect, and Resolve Identity Theft-Related Problems, but Needs to Assess Their Effectiveness, Report to Congressional Requesters
"Identity thieves may use a taxpayer's name and social security number to fraudulently claim a refund or gain employment. This creates tax problems for the innocent taxpayer when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) discovers a duplicate refund claim or unreported wage income. IRS is revising its strategy for preventing, detecting, and resolving identity theft-related tax problems. GAO was asked to (1) describe the extent of identity theft-related refund and employment fraud, (2) assess IRS's actions to prevent and resolve such problems, and (3) describe IRS's identity theft- related coordination with other agencies. GAO analyzed IRS data on identity theft cases, reviewed revisions to the Internal Revenue Manual and other agency documents, and interviewed IRS officials responsible for the new strategy. GAO recommends that IRS ensure that performance measures suitable for assessing the effectiveness of its identity theft initiatives, and associated data collection procedures, are in place at the beginning of the 2010 filing season. IRS agreed with GAO's recommendation and provided comments on technical issues, which we incorporated into this report where appropriate."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2009-09
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2010 Census: Census Bureau Continues to Make Progress in Mitigating Risks to a Successful Enumeration, but Still Faces Various Challenges, Statement of Robert Goldenkoff, Director, Strategic Issues, Testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services and International Security and Government Affairs, U.S. Senate
"The decennial census is a constitutionally-mandated activity that produces data used to apportion congressional seats, redraw congressional districts, and help allocate billions of dollars in federal assistance. In March 2008, GAO designated the 2010 Census a high-risk area in part because of information technology (IT) shortcomings. The U.S. Census Bureau (Bureau) has since strengthened its risk management efforts and made other improvements; however, in March 2009, GAO noted that a number of challenges and uncertainties remained. This testimony discusses the Bureau's readiness for 2010 and covers: (1) the delivery of key IT systems, (2) preliminary findings on the results of address canvassing and the lessons learned from that operation that can be applied to subsequent field operations, and (3) the Bureau's progress in improving its cost estimation abilities. The testimony is based on previously issued and ongoing GAO work. GAO is not making new recommendations, but past reports recommended the Bureau improve its cost estimation procedures, ensure the accuracy of its address list, and conduct end-to-end testing of IT systems. The Bureau generally agreed with the recommendations."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2009-10-07
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Middle East Research and Information Project (MERIP) [website]
"The Middle East Research and Information Project (MERIP) was established in 1971. The original conception of MERIP was to provide information and analysis on the Middle East that would be picked up by the existing media. [...] MERIP is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based in Washington, DC. A completely independent organization, it has no links to any religious, educational or political organizations in the US or elsewhere. [...] Since 1996, MERIP has maintained one of the most informative websites on Middle East politics, culture and society." The website maintains links to its publication, 'Middle East Report' in addition to various other special publications of interest on the Middle East region, such as the 'Report of the Task Force for Responsible Withdrawal from Iraq' and a 'Primer on Palestine, Israel, and the Arab-Israeli Conflict.'"
Middle East Research & Information Project
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National Commission on Children and Disasters Interim Report: October 14, 2009
This document is the final interim report by the National Commission on Children and Disasters regarding steps that the country needs to take to protect children in the event of disasters in the United States. This report includes comments made by emergency management practitioners and the general public on a draft interim report on this topic which the Commission released in September 2009. "The National Commission on Children and Disasters was created by Congress to conduct a comprehensive study that examines and assesses the needs of children as they relate to preparation for, response to and recovery from all hazards, including major disasters and emergencies, and submit a report to the President and Congress on the Commission's specific findings, conclusions and recommendations. The recommendations contained in this Interim Report fall within the following categories: Disaster Management and Recovery, Mental Health, Child Physical Health and Trauma, Emergency Medical Services and Pediatric Transport, Disaster Case Management, Child Care, Elementary and Secondary Education, Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, Sheltering Standards, Services and Supplies, Housing, and Evacuation."
National Commission on Children and Disasters (U.S.)
2009-10-14
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Continuity Assistance Tool (CAT), Continuity Assistance for Non-Federal Entities (States, Territories, Tribal, and Local Government Jurisdictions and Private Sector Organizations)
"This Continuity Assistance Tool (CAT) provides guidance and assistance for States, Territories, Tribal, and Local Government Jurisdictions and Private Sector Organizations (collectively referred to herein as 'organizations') to identify continuity program strengths and areas for improvement. National Security Presidential Directive-51/Homeland Security Presidential Directive-20 (NSPD 51/HSPD-20) National Continuity Policy was issued by the President to establish and maintain a comprehensive and effective national continuity capability. The National Continuity Policy Implementation Plan (NCPIP) builds upon the Policy and provides guidance to executive departments and agencies and non-Federal entities (including State, local, tribal, and territorial governments, and the private sector) on identifying and carrying out their Essential Functions to lead and sustain the Nation during a catastrophic emergency. The NCPIP also encourages coordination among Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and the private sector to achieve a comprehensive and integrated continuity capability. Through this collaborative effort, our national security posture can be enhanced to enable a more rapid and effective response to, and recovery from, a national emergency. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with its non-Federal partners developed Continuity Guidance Circular 1 (CGC 1), Continuity Guidance for Non-Federal Entities, States, Territories, Tribal, and Local Government Jurisdictions and Private Sector Organizations, to provide operational guidance to implement the NCPIP. This assistance tool captures the key elements necessary for organizations to create a comprehensive continuity program and plan, as described in CGC 1, and provides a method to review those continuity programs and plans."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2009-07
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Case Study: Uncontrolled Oleum Release
"This case study examines an oleum release that occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, October 11, 2008, in Petrolia, Pennsylvania. During a transfer operation, an oleum (fuming sulfuric acid) process tank overflowed, filled an exhaust ventilation system, and released the oleum into a storage building. The oleum release created a cloud of sulfuric acid mist that filled the building. The sulfuric acid cloud flowed out to the facility grounds and beyond the fence line into the surrounding community. Plant personnel evacuated the facility and community emergency responders ordered the evacuation or shelter-in-place of about 2,500 residents from the towns of Petrolia, Bruin, and Fairview."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2009-09
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Societal Implications: Selected Readings
"These selected readings provide participants in the building process at the local, State, and regional levels with information on the most significant societal implications of adopting new or improved seismic regulations for new buildings. Included are papers on the estimated impact of the NEHRP [National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program] Recommended Provisions on design and construction costs, seismic hazards in various areas of the U.S., seismic safety codes, current seismic hazard mitigation practices and programs, and recent seismic safety policy research. The book also contains an extensive bibliography, a list of information sources, and a glossary of terms."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
1985-06
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Exploration of the Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Along with Other Assets to Enhance Border Protection
"Border protection is a vital national security issue for most countries. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is responsible for protecting the borders of the U.S. from terrorism, human and drug smuggling and illegal migration. The U.S. CBP improves manpower, technology and infrastructure along the border through various projects. In this study, part of the Tucson sector in Arizona is modeled in an agent-based model (MANA) to explore the effects of using a hand-launched, mini Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (miniUAV) along with other assets, such as Border Patrol (BP) agents, surveillance towers, the Predator B, seismic sensors and communication centers. The results from the runs of different scenarios, created by a Nearly-Orthogonal Latin Hypercube (NOLH) design, are analyzed using comparison tests, linear regression, and regression trees. As a result, the use of miniUAVs is found to be beneficial in capturing the illegal entrants in this analysis and thus could potentially provide more secure borders. Adequate manpower, in this case BP agents, and a reliable communication web to compose a Common Operational Picture (COP) emerge as the most important factors regarding border protection in this analysis."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Yildiz, Bahri
2009-06
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FEMA: Answers to Questions About Substantially Damaged Buildings
"The enforcement of the substantial improvement requirement as defined in the NFIP [National Flood Insurance Program] regulations (44 Code of Federal Regulations, 59.1) frequently becomes a major concern for local officials after a community has experienced serious damages as a result of a flood or other disaster. In particular, many questions are asked by community officials concerning permits issued for the repair of damaged structures. The purpose of this document is to answer many of the questions regarding FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency] regulations and policy on substantial improvement as it applies to damaged structures."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
1991-03
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H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Community and Faith-Based Organizations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control have published this guide as a resource for H1N1 flu preparedness for community and faith-based organizations in the United States. "To help keep communities healthy during the upcoming flu season, it will take all of us-community and faith-based organizations, government, businesses, and schools-working together. The federal government alone cannot prepare for or respond to the challenge of the 2009-2010 flu season. Leaders and members of community and faith-based organizations (CFBOs), people like you, know their communities well. As trusted leaders, you can communicate important health information in an effective and motivating manner. You know the people in your community who are most vulnerable and hard-to-reach. Organizations like yours are uniquely positioned to help keep people healthy during the 2009-2010 flu season. […] Since there is a great deal of variation among CFBOs, different parts of this document will be more relevant to your organization than others. Use this guide to help inform your response to both 2009-2010 seasonal and 2009 H1N1 flu. Remember to be creative as you design a response plan that is relevant and useful to the people you serve."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2009
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To the Congress of the United States [September 10, 2009]
This is a September 10, 2009 White House press release regarding President Barack Obama's statement on the continuation of the national emergency with respect to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2009-09-10
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Optimal Transmitter Placement in Wireless Mesh Networks
"Wireless mesh networks are systems of wireless access points interconnected in a mesh to provide digital services to client devices via radio transmission. We consider the challenges of quickly and optimally designing a wireless mesh network. We focus on maximizing client coverage area by choice of access point locations, subject to constraints on network service, quantity and technical capabilities of access points, environmental information, and radio propagation over terrain. We create a nondifferentiable, non-convex, nonlinear optimization problem to quantify the value of a given network, and use a sampling algorithm to quickly find very good solutions. We conduct field tests using commercial equipment in real-world scenarios, and conclude our technique can provide working wireless mesh network topologies. Our techniques and associated decision support tool can be used by humanitarian assistance or disaster relief personnel and combat communications planners to quickly design wireless mesh networks. The decision support tool runs on a laptop computer, accepts map data in a generic file format, creates network topologies for virtually any type of terrain and mesh access point device, and does not require any additional software or solver licenses."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Nicholas, Paul J.
2009-06
