Border and perimeter security are inherently a physical problem, yet security applications always include communication and behavior concerns. Umbra is well suited to this domain, ranging from analysis, system design, and test and evaluation, through operations of indoor and outdoor areas.
The framework can simplify the physical aspects of design and analysis, including interactions of sensors, objects, terrain, and environment. Other features can be modeled, including communication, behavior of security operators and technology, and threats to the border from humans, vehicles, or technology. Dante, an Umbra-based tool, can run hundreds to thousands of simulations to evaluate system performance given variation in tactics, technology, and environment. Umbra integrates with other tools to optimize security design based on threat scenarios and available resources. Upon deployment, the Umbra LVC capability enables simulation alongside real systems to compare performance, detect system anomalies, and help refine simulation fidelity. Umbra can be used to craft training simulators of systems to refine operator performance, or analysis simulations to project performance of the existing system given new, tactical threat projections. Border security needs include the following.
- Serious Gaming
- Sensor performance given terrain
- Visibility given terrain, buildings
- System communication
- Operator behavior
- Simulated threat behavior
- Security force behavior and tactics
- Design optimization
- Logistics optimization
Sandia leverages extensive experience in site and perimeter security for a range of customers in this area. Sandia has existing activity in understanding a wide variety of border crossings including land, ports, and air. Because boarder and perimeter security system can represent significant logistical considerations for sustainment, Umbra can federate with Sandia’s SoSAT tool to understand logistics implications and options.