C. Picus, Daniel Bauer, Michael Hubner, Andreas Kriechbaum-Zabini, Andreas Opitz, Julian Pegoraro, D. Schreiber, S. Veigl
{"title":"Novel Smart Sensor Technology Platform for Border Crossing Surveillance within FOLDOUT","authors":"C. Picus, Daniel Bauer, Michael Hubner, Andreas Kriechbaum-Zabini, Andreas Opitz, Julian Pegoraro, D. Schreiber, S. Veigl","doi":"10.46713/jdst.005.03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46713/jdst.005.03","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper we introduce AIT’s Smart Sensor Technology platform, developed within the FOLDOUT project (Through-foliage detection, including in the outermost regions of the EU). The novel platform is part of FOLDOUT’s solution for ground based border surveillance, and in particular detection of foliage penetration. The platform combines a high resolution (4K) RGB camera, a thermal camera, as well as a 30x zoom (2K) NIR low-light camera. It is designed to work day and night under strongly varying weather conditions, it is transportable and can be deployed in remote areas, as well as being self-sufficient if operated by battery. The typical sensor range is about 100-200m which can be adapted per specific usage. The platforming thobe used for surveillance of dedicated areas or by providing an open interface to be integrated into whole surveillance systems in which ground-based sensors are combined with high altitude sensors to provide both close and wide area coverages. The platform provides state-of-the-art AI-based detection algorithms for object detection and classification, for both RGB and thermal images. The individual detections are further fused by establishing coincidence in time and space between the individual detectors, where sensor is geo-localized for accurate target localization and visualization on a map of the area to be monitored.","PeriodicalId":401900,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Defence & Security Technologies","volume":"75 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121946819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Giorgos Kampas, Aggelos Vasileiou, M. Antonakakis, M. Zervakis, Emmanouil G Spanakis, V. Sakkalis, P. Leskovský, Sergio Sanchez-Carballido, Râzvan-Gabriel Gliga, D. Vinkovic, Bojan Pečnik
{"title":"Design of Sensors’ Technical Specifications for Airborne Surveillance at Borders","authors":"Giorgos Kampas, Aggelos Vasileiou, M. Antonakakis, M. Zervakis, Emmanouil G Spanakis, V. Sakkalis, P. Leskovský, Sergio Sanchez-Carballido, Râzvan-Gabriel Gliga, D. Vinkovic, Bojan Pečnik","doi":"10.46713/jdst.005.04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46713/jdst.005.04","url":null,"abstract":"The need for fast and precise information in combination with the huge technological developments concerning drone, information and sensor technologies, over the last few years, promoted the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in several domains ranging from agriculture to surveillance applications. The unique opportunity that UAVs and the accompanied payloads offer for acquisition of real time and precise data, make them a valuable asset especially for Law Enforcement Agencies that benefit from UAV’s capabilities, preventing or efficiently responding to several cases. Focusing on border external security, the continuous reports on cross border illegal activities apply constant pressure to Border Guard Authorities that aim to safeguard European borders, highlighting in this way, the need of new technologies and ways that will guarantee efficient border surveillance. In this framework, this paper analyses the methodological steps followed and the outcomes derived in the process of requirements identification up to the extraction of specifications, concerning an unmanned aerial system and its payload meaning the respective s censors for border surveillance that are capable of supporting border guard authorities on surveillance and search and rescue missions.","PeriodicalId":401900,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Defence & Security Technologies","volume":"178 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115920343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aggelos Vassileiou, V. Mantzana, A. Shaaban, Andreas Kriechbaum-Zabini, C. Picus, Luis Patino, James T Ferryman, Gaetano Pastore, Giovanni Alberti, C. Papa, M. Santovito
{"title":"FOLDOUT project: Towards an enhanced and innovative architecture for border protection","authors":"Aggelos Vassileiou, V. Mantzana, A. Shaaban, Andreas Kriechbaum-Zabini, C. Picus, Luis Patino, James T Ferryman, Gaetano Pastore, Giovanni Alberti, C. Papa, M. Santovito","doi":"10.46713/jdst.005.01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46713/jdst.005.01","url":null,"abstract":"The objective of the European Union (EU) in the field of external border protection is to safeguard the freedom of movement within the Schengen area, and to ensure efficient monitoring of people who cross EU's external borders. To achieve an effective and efficient border management, there is a need for applying enhanced technologies and methods that support personnel to ensure the national security interests of states while allowing the cross-border flow of legitimate trade and commerce. The pa per initially discusses and analyses technologies used in EU external borders and res earch projects in border surveillance areas. We will further analyze the FOLDOUT research project, which focuses on through foliage detection in the inner and outermost regions of the EU. Based on the outcome of the aforementioned analysis, border guards’ need for innovative and modern technologies (e.g., maintenance systems, drones, wearable & nbsp; devices etc.) that will support border surveillance processes will be highlighted. Finally, a novel and enhanced FOLDOUT architecture will be developed and incorporated with the technologies described earlier. These innovations (a) could play a significant role in the daily activities organizational and planning tasks of border management, as well as other involved stakeholders federal agencies, and (b) might also enhance EU externa l borders security.","PeriodicalId":401900,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Defence & Security Technologies","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116968664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luis Patino, Michael Hubner, M. Litzenberger, J. Ferryman
{"title":"Tracking of objects in a multi-sensor fusion system for border surveillance","authors":"Luis Patino, Michael Hubner, M. Litzenberger, J. Ferryman","doi":"10.46713/jdst.005.02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46713/jdst.005.02","url":null,"abstract":"In this work, we present a Fusion and Tracking system developed within the EU project FOLDOUT aimed to facilitate border guards work by fusing separate sensor information and presenting automatic tracking of objects detected in the surveillance area. The focus of FOLDOUT is on through-foliage detection in the inner and outermost regions of the EU. Fusing several sensor signals increases the effectiveness of detection, particularly in forested and other areas hidden by foliage. We use weighted maps (also called Heatmaps) to combine multi-sensor information; tracking is performed on the resulting fused objects; a track is created or updated based on cost calculation of associating fused detections temporally. We compare tracking results from individual sensors and from fused objects from data collected in a simulated border that is representative of actual EU borders in Bulgaria. The results show how tracking is enhanced if performed on fused data rather than from individual sensor information.","PeriodicalId":401900,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Defence & Security Technologies","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129919794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}