The need for reliable buried line sensors to secure applications including military, VIP and critical infrastructure is growing while the tolerance of faults/nuisance alarms is declining.
The physical security industry demands a buried sensor that delivers exceptional detection of intruders while not generating unwanted alarms even in harsh, challenging environments.
Customer requests and advances in RF technologies led Fiber SenSys, Inc. to develop the Terrain Defender TD100™ point location buried line sensor system.
The TD100™ BLS represents the latest advancements in coaxial perimeter intrusion detection. A pair of ported coaxial cables, running parallel to each other approximately three feet apart, form the sensor.
Processors located at each end of the cable pair sense disturbances from the cable pair and, using the patented technique of End-to-End Correlation (E2EC), compare their results.
This real-time correlation dramatically increases the performance of the system.
(See key benefits of the TD100™ BLS volumetric point location intrusion sensor system, which was designed for the most critical sites in the world. Courtesy of Fiber SenSys, Inc. and YouTube.)
Key features of the Terrain Defender include point locating to within one-meter, virtual zoning, redundant bi-directional signal processing, and terrain-following volumetric sensing. It can be deployed in soil or other organic materials as well as under asphalt and concrete.
E2EC end-to-end correlation offers many advantages. One such benefit is the rejection of multipath interference.
Earlier sensors would often announce an alarm condition if a fence or large metal object were too close to the sensor.
By comparing the locations of the events, TD100 rejects these nuisance sources.
The sensor cable pair comprises a standard coaxial cable with an aperture or a continuous slot in the outer conductor to allow Radio Frequency (RF) energy to couple between the signal traveling inside the cable to a surface wave traveling outside the cable but bound to the cable.
There are two transmitters and receivers in each processor – one TX/RX pair looking left and the second TX/RX pair looking right.
A signal is transmitted and received from both ends of the sensing cable pair allowing the use of the patented E2EC, enabling a linear port or aperture down the entire sensing cable’s length.
The Radio Frequency (RF) signal is transmitted and received from both ends of the sensing cable. These two signals are averaged to ensure linear sensing throughout the detection area.
Previous technologies employed a variable-graded aperture. The size of the aperture would change depending on the distance from the processor.
The TD100 sensing cable’s uniformed construction allows the cable to be used at any point in the system with consistent results.
The TD100 provides unprecedented redundancy and failover operation. Multiple power supplies can be configured to power the system. If one power supply fails, the others will continue to provide power to all areas of the system.
Power is supplied to both cables in the pair, so the system will still have power available if one cable is cut.
If a processor fails, the processors on the opposite end of the cable pair will continue to provide detection coverage.
Although end-to-end correlation will not be possible for that segment, the performance will still be on par with legacy systems that do not support the E2EC process.
The installation of the TD100 compared to competing products is simplified. With TD100, there are no complicated overlapping cables at the processors’ start locations.
In contrast to all other leaky coaxial cable sensors, TD100 does not require in-line terminations.
Each discrete TD100 system has its own unique RF identifier which allows the system to reject RF signals coming from other sources, including other TD100 systems.
This feature allows multiple systems to be in proximity without compromising performance.
Some of the many advantages of the TD100 include:
Rejection of multipath interference:
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A problem with previous RF buried sensors is how they interact with metal objects such as fences.
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The signal “jumps” to a fence and then re-joins the static field further down the detection area.
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This phenomenon, which generates an alarm in competitive systems, is known as multi-path interference.
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The Terrain Defender rejects these false alarm occurrences by looking at the sensor cable signal from both directions using E2EC.
Increased data:
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E2EC allows the Terrain Defender to collect four times as much target data as systems that only transmit and receive from one end of the cable pair.
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This additional data is used to improve signal processing results.
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More data equals better target discrimination, thus exponentially increasing the probability of detection and lowering the nuisance alarm ratio.
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Again, the best performance in the industry.
Signal level:
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E2EC averages the signals from both ends of the cable pair resulting in a perfectly level detection field.
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This level field creates more consistency in detection for better signal processing and more tolerance on depth and cable spacing requirements increasing installation ease.
Cut tolerant:
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Terrain Defender is the industry’s only cut-tolerant system.
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A single cut in the sensor cable does not cause a loss in the detection area; both sides of the cable continue to transmit and receive with E2EC technology.
The TD100 defines the standard for BLS systems. Correlating the sensing cable pair from both ends with two processors significantly increases the probability of detection while minimizing nuisance alarms.
Processor failover and a cut-tolerant cable configuration are vital for critical sites. Installations are simplified, and costs are reduced.
(Terrain Defender TD100™ — High security by design. The TD100 is volumetric point location intrusion sensor designed for the most critical sites in the world. Courtesy of Fiber SenSys, Inc. and YouTube.)
Learn how the Terrain Defender TD100™ Point Location Buried Line Sensor (BLS) system, from Fiber SenSys, delivers next-generation performance to the intrusion detection marketplace.
The system utilizes RF energy formed between two parallel coaxial cables where processors on both ends of this cable pair transmit and receive energy creating a static protection field.
(See a brief overview of Fiber SenSys Systems with key advantages and benefits identified. Courtesy of Fiber SenSys, Inc. and YouTube.)
Fiber SenSys®, Inc., is the market-leading manufacturer of fiber-optic intrusion detection systems for outdoor perimeters and physical data networks. FSI sensors have been successfully deployed on fences and alongside physical data networks at the most critical sites in the world. Our manufacturing and design headquarters are located just outside of Portland, Oregon, with sales and support offices around the world.
The company has a strong reputation for designing and manufacturing high-security, high-performance and high-reliability fiber-optic sensors. Solutions vary from those for protecting small, basic perimeters to those for highly-complex, large multi-site projects.
Fiber SenSys®, Inc. sells primarily to integrators who install and subsequently maintain integrated access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems for facilities and end-user clientele.
In addition to product solutions, Fiber SenSys technical services are available to both end-user and systems integrator clients, and include product training, engineering support and design assistance, bill of material validation, onsite technical assistance and onsite commissioning.
To Learn More, please visit fibersensys.com.
BriefCam and Axis Communications Return as Finalists in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program
American Security Today’s ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards program is today in its Sixth Year and continues to recognize the Outstanding Innovations of top firms and agencies in the Homeland Security and Public Safety fields.
The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program highlighting the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition, and keep our Nation safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.
American Security Today is pleased to announce TSA Administrator David Pekoske, will join the organization as a featured speaker at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Presentation Luncheon, on November 18, 2021 at ISC East in New York City.
“On the heels of an unprecedented global pandemic, continued unrest in our cities and potentially catastrophic cyberattacks on our nations critical infrastructure, the focus of the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon will be on the latest, state-of-the-art innovations that are driving investments in new public security and safety technologies and systems,” said AST Editorial and Managing Director Tammy Waitt.
“As a recognized expert in crisis management, strategic planning, innovation and aviation, surface transportation and maritime security, David Pekoske’s message highlighting his top priorities and challenges for the TSA based on his years of wide-ranging experience will be critical to our attendees internalizing the critical nature of these escalating challenges, and realizing innovative new approaches to meet them.”
The 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program is Proudly Sponsored by AMAROK, Fortior Solutions and SIMS Software, along with Returning Premier Sponsors ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, and Reed Exhibitions.
At ISC East 2021 you with the opportunity to interact with a broad array of security industry professionals.
Legendary Police Commissioner Bill Bratton of the NYPD, the BPD and former Chief of the LAPD, will join the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Luncheon on November 17th, to sign copies of his new book ‘The Profession: A Memoir of Community, Race, and the Arc of Policing in America’.
ISC East works closely with other businesses in the security and public safety space to help bring together the Northeast’s largest security trade show each year.
In collaboration with premier sponsor SIA (Security Industry Association) and in partnership with ASIS NYC, ISC East is proud to work with and be supported by various associations, trade publications, charities, and more.
Therefore, the ISC audience of security dealers, installers, integrators, consultants, corporate, government and law enforcement/first responder practitioners will be joined by the ASIS NYC audience of major corporate managerial-through-director-level national and global security executives.
The combination of one-on-one conversations with the industry’s top innovators, integrators and security executives, special events, high-quality education and training, and strong support from industry associations, will allow attendees to learn and evaluate solutions from leading security exhibitors and brands.
With the integration of the Natural Disaster and Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo, the show is moving even further into our reader’s wheelhouse!
Your ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon registration includes complimentary attendee access to both ISC East – and NDEM!
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The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.
The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.
American Security Today is uniquely focused on the broader Homeland Security & Public Safety marketplace with over 75,000 readers at the Federal, State and local levels of government as well as firms allied to government.
American Security Today brings forward a fresh compelling look and read with our customized digital publications that hold readers eyes throughout the story with cutting edge editorial that provides solutions to their challenges.
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AST Reaches both Private & Public Experts, essential to meeting these new challenges.
Today’s new generation of public safety and security experts need real-time knowledge to deal with domestic and international terrorism, lone wolf attacks, unprecedented urban violence, shifts in society, culture and media bias – making it increasingly difficult for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military and Private Security Professionals to implement coordinated security measures to ensure national security and improve public safety.
These experts are from Government at the federal, state and local level as well as from private firms allied to government.
AST provides a full plate of topics in our AST Monthly Magazine Editions, AST Website and AST Daily News Alerts, covering 23 Vital Sectors such as Access Control, Perimeter Protection, Video Surveillance/Analytics, Airport Security, Border Security, CBRNE Detection, Border Security, Ports, Cybersecurity, Networking Security, Encryption, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Campus Security, Security Services, Corporate Facilities, and Emergency Response among others.
AST has Expanded readership into integral Critical Infrastructure audiences such as Protection of Nuclear Facilities, Water Plants & Dams, Bridges & Tunnels, and other potential targets of terrorism.
Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – all enticing targets due to the large number of persons and resources clustered together.
To learn more about ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winners solutions, Check Out the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS Edition Fully Interactive Magazine – the Best Products of 2020 ‘A Year in Review’.
The Annual CHAMPIONS edition includes a review of the ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning products and programs, highlighting key details on many of the winning firms products and services, includes video interviews and more.
It is your Go-To source throughout the year for ‘The Best of 2020 Products and Services‘ endorsed by American Security Today, and can satisfy your agency’s and organization’s most pressing Homeland Security and Public Safety needs.
From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection and Video Surveillance Cameras and Video Management Systems), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware and Networking Security – Just to name a few), the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION has what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitigate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape.
It also includes featured guest editorial pieces from some of the security industry’s most respected leaders, and recognized firms in the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.
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