Research Areas
The RNSA’s research strengths are indicated by the status of its world leading researchers who have extensive national and international linkages in relevant science, engineering and technology research. These researchers have been successful in attracting research funding and have access to research students and young investigator training programs. The RNSA incorporates a wide research base concentrating complementary research expertise that can address CIP challenges. Expertise pooled by the RNSA is broadly grouped into three research areas, composed of various programs as currently identified by the network participants. The research areas and corresponding research programs (led by program coordinators) all contribute to the common research opportunities as set out in the figure below.
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY |
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COMMON RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES |
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Blast modelling and blast protection of structures.
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Fire safety & protection for the built environment.
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Advanced protective materials and systems.
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Security product evaluation, verification and testing (e.g. test beds).
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Physical Barriers and threat
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Smart buildings, smart infrastructure, smart sensors.
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Explosives Detection & Forensic.
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Risk assessment and management.
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CBRN.
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Threat detection and response.
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Communication and control systems security.
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Facility hardening.
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Human factors and behavioural issues.
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Counter-terrorism.
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Emergency Management.
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SURVEILLANCE AND INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS |
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INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY |
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Surveillance (audio / video / remote / robotic / telecommunications), processing and response.
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Intelligent and complex systems including data mining.
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Image, graphics and video processing.
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Modelling of threats and their spread.
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Intrusion detection, response and computer forensics.
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Secure software engineering and testing.
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Formal design of cryptographic algorithms and protocols.
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Network and data security management and configuration
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In Oct 2004 the ARC awarded the RNSA funding for the 
