Container Security Technology for Expeditionary Logistics

The intent of this effort is to enhance the available sensors so that inserted bio, nuclear and explosive materials are detected and reported. Another critical element is the simple detection that a container seal has been violated. If a container ispartitioned, the exact location of the violation is reported. If a terrorist is able to insert a threat item, he also will be able to exchange of spoof RF Tags and sensors so that an appropriate response will not be detected. To counter the spoofingthreat, secure communications are employed so that any exchange of the monitoring equipment is evident. The RF Tag communicates at various ranges to a command and control center. The center contains a capability to record sensor information, which isprovided to a database for environmental parameters and a decision support system (DSS) that establishes relationships, rules and cues for action. This technology has tremendous commercial applications. Currently only 2-3% containers get inspected due tolabor shortages etc. Fulcrum proposed technology ove 90% will be inspected automatically and noitification, if there is a intrusion or other problems with cargo.