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THE OPERATIONAL challenge
Providing an integrated security system
for tactical airbases
Airbase security commanders face unique challenges when
protecting their sites from diverse threats. They must
simultaneously ensure the security of both the open spaces
surrounding exposed runways and the equipment and personnel
within airbase facilities. There is an increasing need for more
comprehensive and detailed real-time information on activities
throughout the base, in order to pinpoint and assess abnormal
activities.
Traditionally, airbase security solutions—especially for initial
airbase openings—have relied largely on stationary guards and
foot patrols focused on the highest-value assets. The ability to
detect and respond to a threat has depended primarily on diligent
human monitoring.
It can be difficult to dedicate the resources necessary to
continually patrol an airbase’s remote security perimeter
locations. It takes only a moment for an intruder to slip through a
compromised fence at the end of a runway or through a walkway
partially hidden from view. Constant “eyes on” monitoring of all
fences, roads, walkways, munitions stores, doors, and building
access points can prove impractical. And mistakenly deploying a
response team to the site of a false alarm can divert scarce patrols
from more important areas at critical times.
Security forces need a means to economically observe more assets
over wider areas. The capability to detect unusual activity in areas
that are infrequently patrolled is crucial. And, when an incident
occurs, security forces need to coordinate with airbase operations
staff, exchanging timely and accurate information about the events
as they unfold. The current location and intent of intruders must
be quickly determined. Only when armed with a complete picture
can the security force commander direct an appropriately tailored
response.
The combination of large, open runway spaces and contiguous
hangars, terminals and tower control facilities presents a challenge
requiring flexible and configurable, yet integrated, solutions. These
solutions should demonstrate the following capabilities:
l Reduce the manpower required to monitor approaches
to the airfield
l Produce minimal false and nuisance alarms to minimize the
burden on security force response teams
l Be scalable to support both initial airfield openings, as well as
provide comprehensive security for well-established airfields
l Utilize open architectures to allow for integration with other
situational awareness systems and to enable the incorporation
of newer technology or additional capability
The Harris Airbase Perimeter Security System can significantly
improve the reliability of detecting security incidents, as well as
increase the effectiveness of the response. The system provides
reliable remote monitoring of all points of interest, freeing up
security staff to focus on analysis and threat assessment. It
automates the collection, analysis, and distribution of information
both up and down the chain of command.