Protecting with sensor networks: Perimeters and axes

Stephan Olariu, Jeffrey V. Nickerson

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Abstract

Sensors, in one form or another, have always been a component in physical security systems. Usually such sensors are configured on a perimeter, or perhaps on concentric perimeters. The work was motivated by the realization of the fact that the probability of detecting an intruder is a Quality of Service (QoS) parameter. This implies an interesting trade-off between the amount of resources that a defender can muster and the QoS (in terms of probability of detection) that they get. We study this trade-off for a family of structures with an axial design reminiscent of a snowflake. We show that such a structure presents interesting qualities. The relations geometrically deduced in the paper provide a form of sensitivity analysis. The cumulative nature of the detection is discussed and, in addition, a possible implementation in sensor networks is explored.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMILCOM 2005
Subtitle of host publicationMilitary Communications Conference 2005
Pages1780-1786
Number of pages7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
EventMILCOM 2005: Military Communications Conference 2005 - Atlatnic City, NJ, United States
Duration: 17 Oct 200520 Oct 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE Military Communications Conference MILCOM
Volume2005

Conference

ConferenceMILCOM 2005: Military Communications Conference 2005
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlatnic City, NJ
Period17/10/0520/10/05

Keywords

  • Detection probability
  • Physical intrusion
  • Quality-of-service
  • Wireless sensor networks

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