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Securing our vast border and transportation network requires sophisticated solutions. Recognizing the complexity, Sandia fully analyzes problems and develops solutions that comprehensively address key issues. We typically incorporate geopolitical, environmental, and economic considerations, and integrate risk and vulnerability assessments to maximize the value of our solutions.
Operation Safe Commerce is one example of our systems approach. This project unites port operators, the U.S. Coast Guard and Customs Service, and Sandia to explore processes and technologies to protect commercial shipments from terrorist attack, illegal immigration, and contraband.
The project focused on the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach--which combine to create the largest container port in the United States—and is expanding to include other ports on both coasts.
Sandia was responsible for project management and analyzing trade lane security, which involves evaluating systems and commercial security components, such as sensors, seals, locks, and cameras.
Sandia approaches trade lane security by examining the end-to-end system, from the overseas factory where products are made, to packing of shipping containers, to unloading and transport of containers within the United States.
Our analysis involves the following steps: