Computerized Site Security Monitor and Response System,

Abstract

An integrated, state-of-the-art, computer-based system has been defined to enhance and improve the overall physical security of storage sites for nuclear weapons and materials. It would provide for the interconnection of a distributed network of computers with a survivable, fiber optics communications network. This distributed processing system would monitor and control the various physical security sub-systems on the site, including intrusion alarms and alarm assessment subsystems, access control equipments, deterrent systems. Sensors responsive to meteorological and environmental stimuli are provided to permit the use of correlation techniques to identify certain classes of nuisance alarms. The system is intended to provide local security forces with appropriate preprogrammed response initiatives. Changes in site security status and the resulting response actions are automatically reported up-channel to higher command levels and reserve forces are automatically called out in situations where there is any question of the ability of local guard forces to cope. The problem of maintaining system reliability and maintainability without compromising system integrity and security receives special consideration. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADP002915

Entities

People

  • R. T. Moore

Organizations

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Computer Access Control
  • Computers
  • Correlation Techniques
  • Fiber Optics
  • Fibers
  • Materials
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Physical Security
  • Security

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Strategic Security Studies