Barrier technology: perimeter barrier penetration tests
Four perimeter barriers and their design, construction, costs, and delay effectiveness are discussed. The barriers, designed to prevent easy intrusion to a facility, are attacked by prepared personnel using simple to complex breaching and bridging aids. Penetration by a light vehicle is also attempted. Resultant penetration times confirm the difficulty in delaying intruders for long periods of time even when barbed tapes are used. The installation of a vehicle barrier complicates personnel penetration attempts and forces the adversary to carry breaching or bridging aids on foot. Bridging methods, although highly visible, allow intruders to quickly and easily cross most types of perimeter barriers and possibly electronic detection systems. Most arrays tested offer some penetration delay improvement over standard or enhanced security fences. 22 figures.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-C-04-0789
- OSTI ID:
- 6526792
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-78-0241
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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