Remote Perimeter Security System

This proposal describes the development of an intrusion detection system based on the use of two camera subsystems. The first subsystem, used for basic detection of intruders, is a long wavelength (~8-12um) thermal camera. This camera detects warmobjects of any kind, day or night, and constantly monitors a wide field of view (FOV). The second subsystem is automatically activated in response to potential intruders detected by the thermal camera. It consists of two telephoto video cameras capableof imaging detail at large distances to classify the intruder. One camera is primarily for daytime color imaging of the potential intruder. The second camera is Intevac's NightVista intensified low light camera for nighttime classification. An eyesafeparabolic infrared illuminator is used with the NightVista to project focused IR light out to large distances to improve the nighttime image. This system will provide sufficently detailed images such that the software will be able to classify objects aseither human or animal.