The authors describe a decision framework for
selecting sensor monitoring locations for a contamination
warning system. Using the threat ensemble
vulnerability assessment and sensor placement optimization
tool (TEVA-SPOT) to determine sensor
placement, a utility can eliminate the guessing
game of where to best locate sensors. Specifically,
sensor locations can be selected to protect against
various contamination threats and optimize the
security objectives important to the utility while
at the same time restricting possible monitoring locations
to a set of locations identified as feasible by
the water utility.
To implement TEVA-SPOT successfully, utilities will
need to have an accurate and up-to-date hydraulic and
quality network model and be willing to commit personnel
to investigate potential sensor locations. By following
the approach detailed in this article, water utilities can
gain an understanding of contamination incidents'
potential effects on public health and utility infrastructure
as well as insight into the ways a contamination
warning system can mitigate these effects. Includes 32 references, tables, figures.
| Edition : | Vol. 100 - No. 11 |
| Number of Pages : | 13 |
| Published : | 11/01/2008 |
