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DEVELOPMENT OF A VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT CODE FOR A PHYSICAL PROTECTION SYSTEM: SYSTEMATIC ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL PROTECTION EFFECTIVENESS (SAPE)

  • Jang, Sung-Soon (Human Resource Development and Energy Economics & Policy) ;
  • Kwan, Sung-Woo (Human Resource Development and Energy Economics & Policy) ;
  • Yoo, Ho-Sik (Human Resource Development and Energy Economics & Policy) ;
  • Kim, Jung-Soo (Human Resource Development and Energy Economics & Policy) ;
  • Yoon, Wan-Ki (Korea Institute of Nuclear Non-proliferation and Control)
  • Published : 2009.06.30
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Abstract

A vulnerability assessment is essential for the efficient operation of a physical protection system (PPS). Previous assessment codes have used a simple model called an adversary sequence diagram. In this study, the use of a two-dimensional (2D) map of a facility as a model for a PPS is suggested as an alternative approach. The analysis of a 2D model, however, consumes a lot of time. Accordingly, a generalized heuristic algorithm has been applied to address this issue. The proposed assessment method was implemented to a computer code; Systematic Analysis of physical Protection Effectiveness (SAPE). This code was applied to a variety of facilities and evaluated for feasibility by applying it to various facilities. To help upgrade a PPS, a sensitivity analysis of all protection elements along a chosen path is proposed. SAPE will help to accurately and intuitively assess a PPS.

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