Easing Fears

摘要

The Coast Guard Research and Development Center is working on port technology projects that will assist in thwarting terrorism as well as threats to the environment. 1. The center is testing an underwater imaging system using high-frequency sonar to create high-resolution images of piers, ports and channel bottoms. It is expected to be sent to headquarters for possible acquisition review this fiscal year. 2. Another project is looking into how to improve point defense technology, protecting a specific location or building rather than an entire port, can be improved. 3. The center also is evaluating emerging technology to support greater tracking reliability in dense port environments.