Base Intrusion Schottky Barrier IR Assessment Camera Study.
Abstract
For military base perimeter protection, sensors are being developed and deployed to provide an alarm for intrusions. These alarm systems can also provide some level of target classification, but the need to display imagery for human assessment of most target threats following an alarm is a well recognized requirement. This assessment must be accomplished with minimum delay and under both day and night illumination conditions. At night, it is desirable to avoid the use of artificial illumination, and the use of the IR spectrum for passive imaging holds great promise. Excellent IR imagery is possible with certain current equipments, but their cost has been prohibitive for deployment in perimeter defense applications. IR focal plane array (FPA) development is progressing, and this approach shows promise for significant cost reductions and increased reliability because of elimination of the need for mechanical scanning. This program is directed toward evaluation of the use of Schottky barrier technology for base security applications. Emphasis is being placed on the target assessment role, and the use of assessment cameras will also be considered in conjunction with Schottky barrier intrusion detection line sensors. The program includes coverage studies to determine requirements for array size and camera complexity to provide cost-effective coverage of base perimeters.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA107705
Entities
People
- M. J. Cantella