Challenges of remote border monitoring

Monitoring long lengths of remote borders with ground surveillance methods, presents many challenges. This paper will discuss three in particular that must be addressed in order to build an effective remote ground surveillance system. The three issues are: (1) providing reliable and efficient power, (2) providing adequate and timely maintenance to minimize downtime, and (3) networking systems for effective data transmission. A well planned remote ground surveillance system that overcomes each of these three challenges will provide a cost-effective solution requiring minimal support infrastructure solution to meet border monitoring and protection needs.