Test and Evaluate Ultra-Wide Band Video Link for IAEA Cameras

Abstract

The Department of Energy requested an independent evaluation of sensors developed by DIRAC Solutions, Inc. and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). LLNL and DSI have developed passive radio frequency-based item monitoring sensors that are effective in harsh environments. NPS tested the sensors and selected commercial, off-the-shelf sensors in three specific scenarios, the first of which (Part A) is addressed in this report. Evaluation criteria included communication range, ability to transfer surveillance data flow and detection alerts, size, weight, power, etc. The current test objective was to evaluate ultra-wideband radio frequency video links for IAEA cameras for nuclear safeguards and inventory monitoring applications. The NPS team evaluated link performance, reliability, error rate and throughput. The tests were successfully conducted, and the findings are reported herein.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 17, 2020
Accession Number
AD1118294

Entities

People

  • Alexander Bordetsky
  • Eugene Bourakov
  • Steven Mullins

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antennas
  • Assembly
  • Basements
  • Cameras
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Directional
  • Directional Antennas
  • Environment
  • Frequency
  • Line Of Sight
  • Monitoring
  • Observers
  • Omnidirectional
  • Parabolic Antennas
  • Radio Frequency
  • Reliability
  • Standards
  • Storage
  • Surveillance
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Beds
  • Test Equipment
  • Underground Facilities

Readers

  • Optical Fiber Sensing and Electromagnetic Propagation.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Software Engineering