Challenges for homeland security

Cognitive Information Processing Challenges for Homeland Security

This paper describes the goals and emerging results of an ongoing research project in order to solicit input and feedback from the AI for Homeland Security community. The objective is to gain a greater understanding of the performance issues and computational requirements associated with real world AI applications for intelligence analysis and homeland security. These computational requirements...

Homeland Security

Mobile GIS for Homeland Security

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Artificial Intelligence for Homeland Security

T he tragic events of 11 September 2001, and the subsequent anthrax letter contaminations had drastic effects on many aspects of US society. Terrorism became the most significant threat to national security because of its real and potential damage to our infrastructure, economy, and people. In response to this challenge, federal authorities began actively implementing comprehensive strategies a...

Department of Homeland Security.

This is one of a series of audit, inspection, and special reports prepared as part of our oversight responsibilities to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness within the department. This report addresses FEMA's preparedness for the next catastrophic disaster. It is based on interviews with employees and officials of relevant agencies and institutions, direct observations, and a review o...