THE ROLE OF FIBER OPTICS IN PHYSICAL SECURITY SYSTEMS

Year
1985
Author(s)
Jay A. Rarick - U.S. Army Belvoir Research and Development Center
Abstract
In this paper we shall discuss the application of fiber optics communication technology to physical security systems and how this differs from secure communications. Emphasis shall be on work being conducted by the US Army Belvoir R&D Center. Also to be discussed is the application of fiber optic sensor technology to physical security as currently being investigated in conjunction with the US Naval Research Laboratory.