Mr. Dwight M. Falkofske Profile

Dwight M. Falkofske

at Booz Allen Hamilton

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Proceedings Article | 27 May 2005 Paper

MicroSensors Systems: detection of a dismounted threat

Bill Davis, Victor Berglund, Dwight Falkofske, Brian Krantz

Proceedings Volume 5796, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.606831

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Magnetism, Telecommunications, Transducers, Infrared sensors, Sensor networks, Packaging, Magnetic sensors, Acoustics, Microsensors

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Proceedings Article | 27 May 2005 Paper

Microsensors for border patrol applications

Dwight Falkofske, Brian Krantz, Ron Shimazu, Victor Berglund

Proceedings Volume 5796, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.607423

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Sensor networks, Telecommunications, Microsensors, Data fusion, Transducers, Defense and security, Cameras, Data communications, Homeland security

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A top concern in homeland security efforts is the lack of ability to monitor the thousands of miles of open border with our neighbors. It is not currently feasible to continually monitor the borders for illegal intrusions. The MicroSensor System (MSS) seeks to achieve a low-cost monitoring solution that can be efficiently deployed for border patrol applications. The modifications and issues regarding the unique requirements of this application will be discussed and presented. The MicroSensor System was developed by the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) for military applications, but border patrol applications, with their unique sensor requirements, demand careful adaptation and modification from the military application. Adaptation of the existing sensor design for border applications has been initiated. Coverage issues, communications needs, and other requirements need to be explored for the border patrol application. Currently, border patrol has a number of deficiencies that can be addressed with a microsensor network. First, a distributed networked sensor field could mitigate the porous border intruder detection problem. Second, a unified database needs to be available to identify aliens attempting to cross into the United States. This database needs to take unique characteristics (e.g. biometrics, fingerprints) recovered from a specialized field unit to reliably identify intruders. Finally, this sensor network needs to provide a communication ability to allow border patrol officers to have quick access to intrusion information as well as equipment tracking and voice communication. MSS already addresses the sensing portion of the solution, including detection of acoustic, infrared, magnetic, and seismic events. MSS also includes a low-power networking protocol to lengthen the battery life. In addition to current military requirements, MSS needs a solar panel solution to extend its battery life to 5 years, and an additional backbone communication link. Expanding the capabilities of MSS will go a long way to improving the security of the nation's porous borders.

Proceedings Article | 30 November 2004 Paper

MicroSensors Systems: detection of a dismounted threat

Ron Shimazu, Victor Berglund, Dwight Falkofske, Brian Krantz

Proceedings Volume 5611, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.581101

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Magnetism, Telecommunications, Magnetic sensors, Acoustics, Microsensors, Infrared sensors, Sensor networks, Packaging, Transducers

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