When one views the asymmetric threat we now face and will continue to face one is struck by the stark differences in methods of engagement. All through history nation states have engaged in combative activities that have pitted nation state against nation state . The forces involved engaged through predictable and usual modes of assault and defense . The sides were identifiable and usually had long battle histories and honors associated with the units involved . It could have been the Roman Legion vs Hannibal or the Flower of France against Henry's bowmen at Agincourt . Each unit involved was well known and had distinguished themselves many times in the past. Our own military is rich in the traditions of different units and their battle honors. We have our famous airborne units , the 82nd and 101st. The 101st having been of "Band of Brothers" fame. Why is this of significance? Because the enemy we are engaged with today can site no such path. If we are to believe the BBC video first the Somali pirates became pirates because the western nations came and took their fish through organized commercial methods and then in a tremendous segway the video claims it was dumping of toxic waste that caused the Somalis to seek a new career path. Perhaps both these events were causes and to be sure many more. One potential solution that does not require nation state building as in trying to go into Somalia and actually make them a western style country would be for each country and specifically the ship transit companies to simply create a fund. This fund would then distibute money to the top three navies of the world. The USN,RN & third pick would then act as a "shield" . The technology techniques plus the art of professional naval warfare described in the website @ :http://surveillance-securityinanasymmetricalera.com/ would be applied.
Case closed .
Monday, February 13, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
IR Groups Beware: You Could Quickly Become Blacksmiths
Here is yet another example of exploitation of technology to drive costs lower and potentially open massive commercial space applications
Instead of relying on bulky helmets and goggles to provide vital battlefield data, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is looking to make contact lenses with built-in systems that would allow soldiers to focus on distant targets and overlay their vision with tactical information.
A part of the agency’s Soldier Centric Imaging Via Computational Cameras (SCENICC) program, the goal of the effort is to provide individual soldiers with data from reconnaissance drones and battlefield sensors — a capability gap that the DOD is trying to remedy, DARPA officials said.
Researchers at Innovega iOptics are working with DARPA to develop the contact lenses, which would work by projecting digital images onto tiny full-color displays next to the wearer’s eyes. The lenses also will allow soldiers to focus on objects both near and at a great distance.
The goal of the SCENICC program is to develop new imaging and hardware capabilities that greatly enhance warfighters’ awareness, security and survivability, DARPA officials said in a statement.
Instead of relying on bulky helmets and goggles to provide vital battlefield data, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is looking to make contact lenses with built-in systems that would allow soldiers to focus on distant targets and overlay their vision with tactical information.
A part of the agency’s Soldier Centric Imaging Via Computational Cameras (SCENICC) program, the goal of the effort is to provide individual soldiers with data from reconnaissance drones and battlefield sensors — a capability gap that the DOD is trying to remedy, DARPA officials said.
Researchers at Innovega iOptics are working with DARPA to develop the contact lenses, which would work by projecting digital images onto tiny full-color displays next to the wearer’s eyes. The lenses also will allow soldiers to focus on objects both near and at a great distance.
The goal of the SCENICC program is to develop new imaging and hardware capabilities that greatly enhance warfighters’ awareness, security and survivability, DARPA officials said in a statement.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Optix Inc. Flexible Uncooled Portable Surveillance Camera
Here is a review of a great approach to portable uncooled surveillance solutions
Minion: A portable uncooled thermal vision camera perfect for integration in observation CCTV systems. It allows 24-hours surveillance in total darkness and harsh weather conditions. The optical system and digital enhancement of the video signal provide high contrast, detailed and sharp pictures at any time in a completely passive mode. The reliable mechanical construction makes Minion suitable for any type of inside and outside mounting. Along with its accessories Minion includes user software for remote control and setup of the main functions. It is designed for versatile applications in the surveillance systems range, fire-precaution appliances, video observation of border areas and strategic zones. Other features include monitoring of the specified area to detect any abnormal behavior (intrusion attempt) caused by people or vehicles. Visual verification of the intruding object in the specified area under all weather conditions. Transfer of the alarm information including the image to a remote headquarters for further investigation in decision making process and also to mobile patrols. Monitoring of the technical state of the system and all of its components and transfer of status information (including information about any technical faults, power outages, sabotage attempts and others) to a remote Headquarters. Remote system and subsystem diagnostics from a remote Headquarters, in order to repair (fully or partially) or limit damages to the system with-out physical presence on site.
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