Integrated Shipboard Multi-function Surveillance System Navy SBIR FY2005.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2005.2 Topic No.: N05-131 Topic Title: Integrated Shipboard Multi-function Surveillance System Proposal No.: N052-131-0056 Firm: Williams-Pyro,Inc. 200 Greenleaf St. Fort Worth, Texas 76107-1471 Contact: Kartik Moorthy Phone: (817) 872-1500 Web Site: www.williams-pyro.com Abstract: Williams-Pyro, Inc. proposes to develop a plug-and-play, distributed surveillance system called Wireless Energy-efficient Surveillance System - Open Architecture (WESS-OA) that integrates and automates full perimeter ship security to reduce workload. WESS-OA uses Wireless Intelligent Nodes (WIN) that collect and process data from sensors, such as standard video, low-light video, infra-red and optical-based sensors. In addition to visual information processing, the WESS-OA allows other sensory input data such as those from audio, vibration, chemical detection, ultrasound, and other RF-based sensors. WESS-OA is based on proven concepts such as (1) collaborative sensing and distributed processing involving sensors and WINs, (2) pervasive computing and central processing involving workstations and handheld units, (3) software radio technologies for dynamically reconfigurable wireless links. Each WIN uses standard low-power processors/hardware, communication protocols, interfaces, and energy-efficient data processing algorithms. The WINs continuously collect sensor data, collaborating to assemble a complete interpretation of the environment. Sensors monitoring the same area are connected to the same WIN, which tracks objects in that area. The WIN also pre-processes data if intelligent sensors are not available. In particular, WINs run the algorithms to pre-process the data (through change detection) from each video source. Benefits: Docks, airports, nuclear facilities, and other high security areas could implement the proposed system. Initially, the primary transition target for our product launch is DDG ships. However, this technology easily lends itself to other high-security applications because of the need for increased security with greater, smarter automation. Once full production is underway, we will continue partnerships with commercial companies and interested government agencies to implement WESS-OA. We have estimated the total market for WESS-OA at 21,950 nodes: 10,000 nodes (2,000 deep-draft terminals at 300 ports in the U.S. with 5 nodes per terminal) and 11,950 nodes (239 shipyards @ 50 nodes/shipyard). Return