Exploration of Electromagnetic Fields and System Applications Relating to the Ported Coaxial Cable Sensor (PCCS), Final Report, Volume II: Investigation of the Feasibility of a Long Line Intrusion Sensor System

• NCJ Number: 107867
• Author(s): J R Harrison; L C Schooley
• Date Published: 1987
• Length: 111 pages
• Grant Number(s): 85-IJ-CX-0018
• Agencies: NIJ-Sponsored
• Publication Type: Research (Applied/Empirical)

Annotation

This study considers the feasibility of constructing a long-line ported coaxial cable intrusion detection sensor (PCCS) to assist border patrol agents in providing information on the number and location of intrusions along remote areas of international borders.

Abstract

Two commercially available PCCS sensor systems, GUIDAR and SENTRAX, were analyzed to determine their practicality for use as long-line sensors. The various candidate long-line sensor system configurations were derived from three primary engineering considerations: network topology, distribution of processing, and type of transmission media. The advantages, disadvantages, and approximate cost of the technically feasible and practical candidate systems are presented. Also provided is the approximate cost per mile of a complete long-line sensor system, including the cost of communications equipment, power distribution, and sensor equipment. 21 figures. (Author abstract modified)