GIS Risk Analysis of Hazardous Materials Transport

by Charles Anders, Associate; Dames & Moore, Phoenix, United States,
James Olsten, Associate; Dames & Moore, Phoenix, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: State and Local Issues in Transportation of Hazardous Waste Materials: Towards a National Strategy

Abstract:

The Geographic Information System (GIS) was used to assess the risks and vulnerability of transporting hazardous materials and wastes on the Arizona highway system. This paper discusses the methodology that was utilized, and the application of GIS systems to risk analysis problems.

Subject Headings: Geographic information systems | Risk management | Information systems | Hazardous substances | System analysis | Transportation studies | Traffic safety | Arizona | United States

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