Acquisition of Instrumentation for Engineering Research in Advanced Security Detection Systems

本项目将构建一个集成现有系统众多独立功能的先进安全检测系统门户，重点研究物理安全方面集成多种检测机制，如化学、生物传感器等。这项工作支持与安全检测、监控、原型设计、预防和恢复相关的基础领域的研究。该项目调查了安全检测的基础研究问题，包括使用各种传感器（可见光、红外和毫米波图像、金属和空气检测数据）以及x射线行李扫描信息和其他有关个人的信息来确定威胁级别的安全通道原型。对来自异构设备的所有此类数据的融合分析预计将产生比单独分析多个传感器中的任何一个更准确的评估。该设备支持研究和开发先进的检测系统，通过使用多个网络集成传感器来安全进入。该方法涵盖了多个跨学科研究领域，包括智能传感器、无线传感器和数据网络、传感器融合、普适计算、图像处理、数据库和数据挖掘。智能传感器的研究提高了在安全入口分发传感器的能力，并开发了远距离（例如气体和材料）传感技术。图像传感器（可见光、红外和毫米波）支持图像处理和隐蔽武器探测的研究。生物识别传感器和RFID标签技术也为控制进入高安全区域提供了丰富的信息来源。微机械系统（MEMS）的研究开发了用于检测毒素的无线微传感器。传感器网络和融合与数据库研究相结合，开发了收集、交换、处理和理解大量实时传感器信息的新方法。更高层次的数据集成和数据挖掘研究为学习和评估威胁级别以及更有效的人员和行李检查提供了新技术。通过将安全进入功能集成到保护环境（如公共交通和购物中心）的更通用方法中，该仪器补充了当前对普遍安全基础设施（PSI）的研究。更广泛的影响：该仪器为安全研究所（IRIS）提供了资源。该研究所促进多学科合作研究，以提高维护安全和可用环境的能力。IRIS与多个公共安全和执法机构合作，在现有和未来的环境中开发和部署前沿技术。这些作品将通过开放日、公开展示、出版物、多学科课程和网站进行传播。公众示威将针对K-12学生。所要求的经费包括下列设备和有关费用。MEMS无线传感器网络测试平台，Millivision Vela125扫描亭，PowerView立体PIV系统，Smith Detection x射线行李扫描仪等。

This project, constructing an advanced security detection system portal that integrates many individual functions of current systems, focuses on the physical security aspects integrating a variety of detection mechanisms, such as chemical and biological sensors. The work supports research in fundamental areas related to security detection, monitoring, prototyping, prevention, and recovery. Investigating fundamental research issues in security detection, the project involves prototyping a walk-through security portal that uses a variety of sensors (visible, infrared and millimeter wave images, metal and air detection data) along with X-ray baggage scanning information and other information about the individual to determine the threat level. The analysis of the fusion of all such data from heterogeneous devices is expected to yield more accurate assessment than any one of more sensors analyzed individually. The equipment supports research and development of advanced detection systems for secured entry through the use of multiple, network-integrated sensors. The approach encompasses several interdisciplinary research areas including Smart sensors, Wireless sensor and data networks, Sensor fusion, Pervasive computing,Image processing, andDatabases and data mining.Research in smart sensors improves the ability to distribute sensors in a secured-entry portal and develop techniques for sensing at a distance (e.g., gases and materials). Image sensors (visible, infrared and millimeter wave) support research in image processing and concealed weapon detection. Biometric sensors and RFID tag technologies also provide a rich source of information for controlling access to high security areas. Micromechanical systems (MEMS) research develops wireless microsensors for detection of toxins. Sensor networking and fusion coupled with database research develop new methods for collecting, exchanging, processing, and understanding large amounts of real-time sensory information. Higher-level data integration and data mining research contribute new techniques for learning and assessing threat levels, and more efficient personnel and baggage screening. This instrumentation complements current research on Pervasively Secure Infrastructures (PSI) by integrating secure-entry capabilities into a more general approach to securing an environment, such as mass transit and shopping malls.Broader Impact: The instrumentation provides resources for the Institute for Research In Security (IRIS). This institute facilitates multidisciplinary, collaborative research to improve the ability to maintain secure and usable environments. IRIS collaborates with several public safety and law enforcement agencies in developing and deploying leading-edge technologies in existing and future environments. The work will be disseminated through open houses, public demonstrations, publications, multi-disciplinary course and the web-site. Public demonstrations will target K-12 students.The funds requested include the equipment listed below and associated expenses.MEMS Wireless Sensor Networking Testbed, Millivision Vela125 Scanning Booth, PowerView Stereoscopic PIV systems, Smith Detection X-Ray Baggage scanner, etc.