Description:
To provide a capability to obtain perimeter security via IP enabled meshed sensors of all types for (1) military tactically deployed personnel (i.e. overseas Forward Operating Base (FOB)); or (2) for domestic early responder, law enforcement, and medical response personnel to secure their operating area in a Katrina-like disaster. Features should include the capabilities listed in (1) and/or (2) above as well as those listed below.

• Throwaway per-unit cost and design
• Seen and unseen sensors (micro, mini, larger)
• All weather hardened (cold, hot, humid, wet, sandy areas)
• Multi-sensor (IR, audio, seismic, acoustic, motion, etc.)
• IP enabled reachback to the Internet for remote management and monitoring
• Zigbee or Ultra Wideband sensor-to-sensor grid enabled
• Able to recycle cell phones as standalone sensors
• Easy to add new sensors to the grid (interoperability)
• Leverage Dr. Singh's Twiddlenet concept for cellular technology

Estimated investment is $250,000 for equipment, $250,000 for NPS faculty labor.

NPS Point of Contact: Name:
Brian Steckler, Scott McKenzie

NPS Point of Contact: Email:
steckler@nps.edu

Sponsor:
TBD