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Journal Article

Quantifying the Azimuthal Plasmaspheric Density Structure and Dynamics Inferred from IMAGE EUV

This study is the first to systematically analyze global images of the density structure of the inner plasmasphere by using data from the EUV imager on the IMAGE satellite.

Dec 1, 2012
Report

Ofcom: The effectiveness of converged regulation

The main focus of this research was to provide an assessment of the success with which Ofcom has delivered regulatory outcomes by comparing them with other national communications regulators in other countries.

Aug 15, 2012
Announcement

Paul Baran Named Internet Hall of Fame Pioneer

Paul Baran, who helped develop the building blocks of the Internet during the 1960s while working as a researcher at the RAND Corporation, was inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame. He was honored posthumously in the Pioneers Circle with others who were instrumental in the early design and development of the Internet.

Apr 25, 2012
Report

Measuring Consumer Preferences for Postal Services in Europe

Different market segments have varying postal service needs, according to RAND Europe research conducted for the European Commission. All consumers value parcel services, reliability, and low levels of loss, but big businesses value letter services more than small or medium businesses or the public.

Jan 16, 2012
Report

The impact of information and communication technologies in the Middle East and North Africa

This report explores the impact of information and communication technologies in the Middle East and North Africa region. It provides a series of analyses and inputs to the World Bank that intended to help frame their thinking about ICT use in MENA.

Nov 30, 2011
Report

Mapping the Gaps: Ideas for Using GIS to Enhance Local Health Department Priority Setting and Program Planning

Using geographic information system (GIS) technology to enhance provision of services by local health departments by enabling them to visually compare where health services are needed with where they are provided.

Oct 19, 2011
Report

Power to the People: The Role of Consumer-Controlled Personal Health Management Systems in the Evolution of Employer-Based Health Care Benefits

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has piqued employers' interest in new benefit designs. This paper reviews consumer-controlled personal health management systems that could help individuals control and manage their health care.

Sep 13, 2011
Report

Policy Implications of Convergence in the Online Content Market

The independent telecommunication regulator of the Netherlands, OPTA, commissioned RAND Europe to explore convergence in the market for digital information and communication. The research report assesses the consequences for telecommunication regulators and regulation and explores specific issues, such as spectrum policy and net neutrality, with the ultimate goal of drawing useful lessons from approaches applied in United States, United Kingdom and South Korea.

May 23, 2011
Journal Article

Using Geographic Information Systems to Match Local Health Needs with Public Health Services and Programs

Large local health departments could better inform planning and investments by using geographic information systems to align community needs and health outcomes with public health programs.

Jan 1, 2011
Report

Navy Network Dependability: Models, Metrics, and Tools

Develops a framework for measuring the dependability of naval networks and describes a software tool for modeling the impact that individual network components have on overall mission operational availability.

Aug 6, 2010
Multimedia

Forerunner of the Internet: Early RAND Work in Distributed Networks and Packet Switching (1960–1965)

In this video, Paul Baran discusses his work on distributed networks and packet switching at a RAND Alumni Association event.

Oct 6, 2009
News Release

Health Departments Get Mixed Marks for Using Web to Communicate About Flu Crisis

State and local health departments get mixed marks for efforts to convey information about the H1N1 virus to the public using their Web sites immediately after U.S. officials declared a public health emergency in April.

Jul 7, 2009
Report

Building a digital Europe: Lessons for the delivery of secure pan-European e-Government

This paper presents what is required to deliver a secure e-Government environment for mobile European citizens, based on the lessons learned from existing services and initiatives and identified challenges in the national and pan-European context.

May 19, 2009
Journal Article

Information Sharing for Infrastructure Risk Management: Barriers and Solutions

There is a public interest in ensuring that infrastructure systems are appropriately protected and prepared for disruptions.

Jan 1, 2009
Journal Article

Mobile Technology and Action Teams: Assessing Blackberry Use in Law Enforcement Units

This research explores the effectiveness of mobile wireless information and communication technologies for law enforcement teams.

Jan 1, 2009
Journal Article

Design and Analysis of Optical Flow-Switched Networks

In this article we presented optical flow switching (OFS) as a key enabler of scalable future optical networks.

Jan 1, 2009
Periodical

RAND Review: Vol. 32, No. 3, Fall 2008

The cover story offers 12 suggestions for the new U.S. president; other pieces discuss education and health in China and India, health policy models, the U.S. Postal Service mailbox monopoly, a green U.S. Army, and political reform in the Arab world.

Dec 14, 2008
Research Brief

How Would Relaxing the Mailbox Rule Affect Public Safety and Security?

This research brief assesses the potential public safety and security implications of relaxing the U.S. Postal Service's Mailbox Rule, finding that doing so could have a moderate negative impact.

Nov 5, 2008
News Release

Easing Restrictions on Deliveries to Postal Mailboxes Could Hurt Efforts to Keep Mail Safe

Allowing private courier services to deliver items into mailboxes could hamper efforts by the U.S. Postal Service to safeguard the nation's mail.

Oct 23, 2008
Report

The Role of the United States Postal Service in Public Safety and Security: Implications of Relaxing the Mailbox Monopoly

The United States Postal Service has a statutory monopoly to deliver mail to mailboxes, but there are arguments to relax that monopoly. This study assesses the public safety concerns of doing so and makes recommendations to address these concerns.

Oct 7, 2008

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