Test and evaluation of panoramic imaging security sensor for force protection and facility security
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Raytheon Systems Co., Mahwah, NJ (United States)
This paper describes the design and preliminary test results of a 360-degree scanning, multispectral intrusion detection sensor. This moderate-resolution, panoramic imaging sensor is intended for exterior use at ranges from 50 to 1500 meters. This Advanced Exterior Sensor (AES) uses three sensing technologies (infrared, visible, and radar), separate track processors and sensor fusion to provide low false-alarm intrusion detection, tracking, and immediate visual assessment. The images from the infrared and visible detector sets and the radar range data are updated as the sensors rotate about once per second. The radar provides range data with one-meter resolution. This sensor has been designed for low-cost, easy use and rapid deployment to cover wide areas beyond, or in pace of, typical perimeters, and tactical applications around fixed or temporary high-value assets. A prototype AES has been developed and preliminary test results are presented. This sensor represents a growing trend to use low-cost thermal imaging sensors, combined with other devices and advanced processing, for protection of US military forces and other national assets.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- Department of Defense, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 663193
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-97-2672C; CONF-980666-; ON: DE98005916; BR: 400403109; TRN: AHC29818%%25
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 14. annual NDIA symposium and exhibition on security technology, Williamsburg, VA (United States), 15-18 Jun 1998; Other Information: PBD: [1997]
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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