Automatic Identification Technology: Tracking Weapons and Ammunition for the Norwegian Armed Forces

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to recommend technologies that improve the accountability and accuracy of small arms and ammunition inventories in the Norwegian Armed Forces (NAF). The thesis presents two automatic identification technologies -- Radiofrequency Identification (RFID) and Item Unique Identification (IUID) -- and discusses the challenges and benefits of each. The thesis then conducts an analysis of four different inventory management solutions based on the specific requirements of the NAF's inventory system. Based on the results, the author recommends the tandem solution, which uses IUID technology at the item level, passive RFID at the box level, and active RFID when items are transported. This solution uses the appropriate technologies where they are best suited, and offers the best results for an accurate inventory control system with low implementation costs and risks.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA547879

Entities

People

  • Tord H. Lien

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Business Administration
  • Case Studies
  • Control Systems
  • Detectors
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electronic Mail
  • Environment
  • Frequency
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Identification
  • Inventory Control
  • Radio Frequency
  • Radio Frequency Identification
  • Small Arms
  • Supply Chain
  • United States

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Systems Analysis and Design