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Title: Creating security system models using SNAP-PC

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5093945

SNAP-PC (Safeguards Network Analysis Procedure for the Personal Computer) is a user-friendly version of SNAP designed for IBM XT or AT compatible microcomputers. SNAP is a simulation-based analysis technique supporting the evaluation of fixed-site security systems to prevent theft or sabotage of a specified target. Through SNAP the user is able to define the facility, the sensor system, the guard operating policies and response tactics, and the adversary's attack plan. SNAP uses the system definition to analyze its effectiveness in defending against specific threats. The system performance statistics measured by SNAP include: adversary mission success probability, guard and adversary casualties, duration of engagements, outcome of engagements, duration of scenario by outcome (adversary success/fail), and adversary duration by facility location. The development of SNAP began in the late 1970's for use on a mainframe computer.

Research Organization:
Pritsker and Associates, Inc., Dallas, TX (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
5093945
Report Number(s):
SAND-86-7105; ON: DE87002371
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English