Infrastructures and security

Projects related to (critical) infrastructures and security technologies

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Blau-Gel-Rotes Radar
Crisis radar

How can the resilience of society, politics and the economy be strengthened?

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Computerchip mit grünem Blatt in der Mitte
On the way to Green IT?

An study concerning the energy consumption of ICT infrastructures, savings potentials and obstacles

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Wasseraufbereitungsanlage
Digitisation of critical infrastructures

Status quo, trends and best practice examples digitising municipal water and waste management

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Blick auf erleuchtete Stadt in der Nacht aus der Perspektive einer Telefonzelle mit Recher
Observation technologies observed

An investigation into the actual benefits, consequences, and proportionality of technologized observation practices.

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Drohne vor Meereslandschaft
Autonomous weapon systems

An examination of technical aspects, ethical issues and international policy questions of Lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWs).

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Glühbirne mit brennendem Streichholz anstelle eines herkömmlichen Glühdrahts vor dunklem Hintergrund
What happens during a blackout

Consequences of a prolonged and widespread power blackout

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News on the topic
Cover TAB-Fokus no. 41: Opportunities and risks of the digitisation of critical municipal infrastructures using water and waste management as examplesThe digital future of critical municipal infrastructures

A new TAB report examines the use of digital solutions in water and waste management and identifies ways in which the potential of digitalisation can be exploited in a sustainable way, while at the same time ensuring security of supply and disposal. The corresponding Policy brief is now available in English.

More17.11.2023 | Publication
Cover der TAB-Kurzstudie Nr. 5. E-Voting – alternative Wahlformen und ihre Absicherung E-voting - status quo and future prospects in Germany

A new short study on Internet voting provides an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of this new form of voting compared to ballot box and postal voting. The analysis includes three case studies on Estonia, Switzerland and Norway.

More29.09.2023 | Publication
Cover-TKP-64-68 CollageFrom the 'bicycle revolution' to hypersonic weapons and space-based power generation

New topic profiles from horizon scanning provide a concise overview of the opportunities and risks of new technologies and concepts, and stimulate future research and innovation.

More04.09.2023 | Publication
Cover: AB Nr. 196 HF-EMFOn the state of knowledge on health risks of electromagnetic fields

A new report provides a comprehensive factual basis for policy-making as well as options for a socially sustainable approach to the health and technology issue of mobile radiation. Key findings available in English.

More21.03.2023 | Publication

Projects on the topic

Publications on the topic


2020
Autonomous weapon systems. TAB-Fokus
Grünwald, R.; Kehl, C.
2020, October. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000127167Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
2003
Nanotechnology. Summary
Paschen, H.; Coenen, C.; Fleischer, T.; Grünwald, R.; Oertel, D.; Revermann, C.
2003. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137618Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
Possibilities for geothermal electricity generation in Germany. Summary
Paschen, H.; Oertel, D.; Grünwald, R.
2003. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137627Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
Military use of space and possibilities for arms control in space. Summary
Petermann, T.; Coenen, C.; Grünwald, R.
2003. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137626Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document
2002
Thermonuclear fusion. Summary
Grunwald, A.; Grünwald, R.; Oertel, D.; Paschen, H.
2002. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000137651Full textFull text of the publication as PDF document

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