The Feasibility of Radio Frequency Identification in Logistics Applications

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to examine Radio Frequency Identification (RF/ID) as a possible automatic identification system to assist in managing material assets in the DOD Supply system. The feasibility of implementing RF/ID is the principal question examined. This paper discusses the characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of RF/ID as well as advantages and disadvantages. The paper will analyze the necessary elements to consider in implementing RF/ID. This study will serve as a feasibility and implementation guide in determining requirements for deploying a RF/ID system. A radio frequency identification system can provide many benefits to the military logistics system. Abnormal environments (i.e., harsh, high relative speeds, etc. ) offer ideal circumstances for RF/ID. The feasible implementation of a RF/ID system is primarily a question of cost, in which the cost savings contributions to the objectives of the DMR initiative must be appraised.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA244679

Entities

People

  • Leonard Richard Kojm Jr.

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Automatic Identification Systems
  • Bar Codes
  • Coding
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Databases
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Identification Systems
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Logistics
  • Materials
  • Radio Frequency
  • Radio Frequency Devices
  • Radio Frequency Identification
  • Security
  • United States

Readers

  • Ballistic Missile Meteorology
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.