How Long to Read Terrorism and the Electric Power Delivery System

How Long Does it Take to Read Terrorism and the Electric Power Delivery System?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 48 minutes to read Terrorism and the Electric Power Delivery System by National Research Council

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The electric power delivery system that carries electricity from large central generators to customers could be severely damaged by a small number of well-informed attackers. The system is inherently vulnerable because transmission lines may span hundreds of miles, and many key facilities are unguarded. This vulnerability is exacerbated by the fact that the power grid, most of which was originally designed to meet the needs of individual vertically integrated utilities, is being used to move power between regions to support the needs of competitive markets for power generation. Primarily because of ambiguities introduced as a result of recent restricting the of the industry and cost pressures from consumers and regulators, investment to strengthen and upgrade the grid has lagged, with the result that many parts of the bulk high-voltage system are heavily stressed. Electric systems are not designed to withstand or quickly recover from damage inflicted simultaneously on multiple components. Such an attack could be carried out by knowledgeable attackers with little risk of detection or interdiction. Further well-planned and coordinated attacks by terrorists could leave the electric power system in a large region of the country at least partially disabled for a very long time. Although there are many examples of terrorist and military attacks on power systems elsewhere in the world, at the time of this study international terrorists have shown limited interest in attacking the U.S. power grid. However, that should not be a basis for complacency. Because all parts of the economy, as well as human health and welfare, depend on electricity, the results could be devastating. Terrorism and the Electric Power Delivery System focuses on measures that could make the power delivery system less vulnerable to attacks, restore power faster after an attack, and make critical services less vulnerable while the delivery of conventional electric power has been disrupted.

How long is Terrorism and the Electric Power Delivery System?

Terrorism and the Electric Power Delivery System by National Research Council is 165 pages long, and a total of 42,075 words.

This makes it 56% the length of the average book. It also has 51% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Terrorism and the Electric Power Delivery System Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 49 minutes to read Terrorism and the Electric Power Delivery System aloud.

What Reading Level is Terrorism and the Electric Power Delivery System?

Terrorism and the Electric Power Delivery System is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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