MicroSensors Systems: detection of a dismounted threat

Ron N. Shimazu; Victor P. Berglund; Dwight M. Falkofske; Brian S. Krantz

doi:10.1117/12.581101

30 November 2004 MicroSensors Systems: detection of a dismounted threat

Ron N. Shimazu, Victor P. Berglund, Dwight M. Falkofske, Brian S. Krantz

Proceedings Volume 5611, Unmanned/Unattended Sensors and Sensor Networks; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.581101
Event: European Symposium on Optics and Photonics for Defence and Security, 2004, London, United Kingdom

Abstract

The MicroSensors Systems (MSS) Program is developing a layered sensor network to detect dismounted threats approaching high value assets. The MSS subsystem elements include sensitive receivers (capable of detecting<<1 Watt emissions in dense signal or degraded signal environments) and low power, miniature, disposable sensors (acoustic, magnetic, and infrared). A novel network protocol has been developed to reduce the network traffic resulting in conservation of system power and lower probability of detection and interception. The MSS program will provide unprecedented levels of real-time battlefield information, greatly enhancing combat situational awareness when integrated with the existing Command, Control, and Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) infrastructure. This system will provide an important boost to realizing the information dominant, network-centric objective of Joint Vision 2020. The program has established two Centers of Excellence for Sensor Technology each of which is capable of designing and building next generation, networked microsensor systems. The Defense Microelectronics Activity has teamed with the Centers of Excellence and industry to preserve long-term Department of Defense access to key next generation manufacturing technologies.

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Ron N. Shimazu, Victor P. Berglund, Dwight M. Falkofske, and Brian S. Krantz "MicroSensors Systems: detection of a dismounted threat", Proc. SPIE 5611, Unmanned/Unattended Sensors and Sensor Networks, (30 November 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.581101

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