RFID and Auto-ID in Planning and Logistics A Practical Guide for Military UID Applications Erick C Jones, PhD Christopher A Chung, PhD RFID and Auto-ID in Planning and Logistics A Practical Guide for Military UID Applications RFID and Auto-ID in Planning and Logistics A Practical Guide for Military UID Applications Erick C Jones, PhD The University of Texas at Arlington, USA Christopher A Chung, PhD Seabrook, Texas, USA Boca Raton London New York CRC Press is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group 6000 Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300 Boca Raton, FL 33487-2742 © 2011 by Taylor and Francis Group, LLC CRC Press is an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, an Informa business No claim to original U.S Government works Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper 10 International Standard Book Number-13: 978-1-4200-9428-2 (Ebook-PDF) This book contains information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources 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Logistics: 1000–1400 AD 1.4.1 Early Scorched Earth Policy 1.4.2 Siege Logistical Considerations 1.5 Early British Naval Logistics: 1700–1800s 1.5.1 Lord Nelson 1.5.2 Logistical Requirements to Prevent Scurvy 1.5.3 Prevention of Spoilage of Supplies 1.5.4 Cannon Logistics Considerations 1.5.5 Gunpowder Logistics Considerations 1.6 American Revolutionary War 1.6.1 Logistical Acquisition and Supply Difficulties 1.6.2 Host Nation Support 1.7 Early 1800s .9 1.8 U.S Civil War 1.8.1 Railways and Trains 1.8.2 Mortuary Logistics 1.9 Zulu Wars 10 1.9.1 British Ammunition Logistics 10 1.10 Spanish–American War 10 1.10.1 Logistical Problems at the Departure Port 10 1.10.2 Logistical Problems at Sea 11 1.10.3 More Logistical Problems in the Field 11 1.11 World War I 11 1.11.1 Use of Railways and Trains 11 1.11.2 Fortified Defensive Positions 12 1.11.3 Heavier than Air Aircraft 12 1.11.4 U-Boats 12 1.11.5 Poison Gas 13 v vi Contents 1.12 World War II 13 1.12.1 Use of Widespread Air Transportation 13 1.12.2 Use of Long-Range Bombers 14 1.12.3 Ammunition 14 1.12.4 U-Boats 14 1.12.5 Russian Campaign 14 1.13 Korean War 15 1.13.1 ANTIAC 15 1.13.2 First Widespread Use of the Helicopter for Logistical Operations 15 1.14 Cold War 16 1.14.1 Stockpiling of Supplies 16 1.14.2 Dependence on Civilian Aircraft 16 1.15 Vietnam War: U.S Perspective 17 1.15.1 Rapid Removal of Battlefield Casualties 17 1.15.2 Increased Firepower 17 1.16 Vietnam War: Viet Cong Perspective 17 1.16.1 Military Supply Recycling 18 1.16.2 Acquisition of Supplies on the Open Market 18 1.16.3 Viet Cong Medical Logistics 18 1.16.4 Viet Cong Mortuary Logistics 18 1.17 Soviet–Afghanistan War 18 1.17.1 Use of Local Support 19 1.17.2 Logistical Operations without Local Support 19 1.18 Iran–Iraq War 19 1.18.1 Use of Modern Foreign Weapons Systems 19 1.18.2 World Involvement in Military Logistics 20 1.18.3 Overreliance on Foreign Military Suppliers .20 1.19 Falkland Islands War 20 1.19.1 British Vulcan Bombing of Port Stanley Airfield .20 1.19.2 Exocet Missiles 21 1.20 Gulf War 22 1.20.1 Lack of Resupply 22 1.20.2 Incompatibility of Logistical Information Systems 22 1.21 War on Terrorism in Afghanistan 22 1.22 Iraq War 23 1.22.1 Personal Body Armor 23 1.22.2 Widespread Use of Military Contractors 23 1.22.3 U.S Soldiers Forced to Steal Water 24 1.23 Future of Military Logistics 24 1.24 Summary 24 Chapter U.S Department of Defense and North Atlantic Treaty Organization Supply Classes and National Stock Numbers .25 2.1 2.2 Introduction 25 Specific Supply Class Details 26 2.2.1 Class I: Food 26 2.2.2 Class II: Clothing 26 2.2.3 Class III: Fuel and Lubricants 27 2.2.4 Class IV: Barrier or Fortification Materials 27 vii Contents 2.3 2.2.5 Class V: Ammunition 27 2.2.6 Class VI: Personal Demand Items 27 2.2.7 Class VII: Major End Items 27 2.2.8 Class VIII: Medical Supplies 27 2.2.9 Class IX: Repair Parts .28 2.2.10 Class X: Materials for Nonmilitary Programs 28 Summary 28 Chapter DOD Shipping Level Containers RFID Designations 29 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Introduction 29 Layer 0: Product Item 29 Layer 1: Package 29 Layer 2: Transport Unit or Shipping Container 29 Layer 3: Unit Load or Palletized Unit Load 29 Layer 4: Freight Container 30 Layer 5: Movement Vehicle 30 Summary 30 Part IIâ•… Overview of RFID and AIT Technologies Chapter Overview of AIT Technologies 33 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Introduction 33 Automatic Information Technologies 33 4.2.1 AIM Global 33 4.2.1.1 Bar Codes 34 4.2.1.2 RFID 35 4.2.1.3 RFDC 36 4.2.1.4 RTLS 36 4.2.1.5 Satellite Tags with GPS 36 4.2.1.6 MEMS 37 4.2.1.7 Contact Memory Buttons 37 4.2.1.8 Biometrics 38 4.2.1.9 Common Access Cards 38 4.2.1.10 Optical CharacterÂ� Recognition 38 Bar Codes 39 4.3.1 Early History of the Bar Code 39 4.3.2 Industry Acceptance 40 4.3.2.1 Railroads 40 4.3.2.2 Grocery Industry .40 4.3.3 Universal Product Code 40 4.3.3.1 Economic Impact of the UPC 40 4.3.4 Technology behind the Bar Code 41 4.3.5 Current Level of Use 42 4.3.6 Future Uses 43 RFID 43 4.4.1 Prior to IFF 44 4.4.2 How the Great Bug Seal Worked 45 viii Contents 4.4.3 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 Research on RFID 45 4.4.3.1 In the Twentieth Century 45 4.4.3.2 The First RFID Patents 46 4.4.3.3 Toll Road and Animal Tracking 46 4.4.4 Development of Cost-Effective Protocol 48 4.4.5 Overview of Passive and Active Radio Frequency Identification Technologies 49 Global Positioning Systems 50 4.5.1 Integration of Real-Time Technologies and GPS 51 4.5.2 Conclusion 52 Real-Time Location Systems 52 Differences in Using RFID, RTLS, and GPS 53 Trend to Integrated AIT Applications 53 Summary 55 Chapter Basic Introduction to Common RFID Components 57 5.1 General Component Overview 57 5.1.1 Tags 57 5.1.2 Reader 58 5.1.3 Antennas 59 5.1.4 Host 60 5.2 Tags 60 5.2.1 Power Sources 60 5.2.1.1 Passive Tags .60 5.2.1.2 Active Tags 61 5.2.1.3 Semi-Active Tags 62 5.2.1.4 SAW RFID Tags 62 5.2.2 Tag Frequencies 62 5.2.3 Writing Capabilities 63 5.2.3.1 Read Only 63 5.2.3.2 Write Once Read Many 63 5.2.3.3 Read–Write 63 5.2.4 Tag Components 64 5.2.4.1 Tag Integrated Circuitry 64 5.2.4.2 Tag Antennas .64 5.2.4.3 Tag Substrate or Tag Housing 65 5.2.5 Tag Generations 65 5.3 Scanners and Readers .66 5.3.1 Scanners 66 5.3.2 Readers 66 5.3.3 Reader Frequencies 66 5.3.4 Reader Interrogation Modes 66 5.4 Antennas 68 5.5 Hosts 69 5.5.1 Communication Protocols 69 5.5.1.1 RS-232 69 5.5.1.2 RS-485 69 5.5.1.3 Ethernet 70 5.6 Summary 70 Questions 70 ix Contents Chapter Passive RFID System Components 71 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Introduction 71 6.1.1 Major Advantages to Passive RFID Systems 71 6.1.1.1 Lower Expense 71 6.1.1.2 Smaller Sizes 71 6.1.1.3 Greater Operational Life 72 6.1.1.4 Environmental Robustness 72 6.1.2 Major Disadvantages to Passive RFID Systems 72 6.1.2.1 Less Range 72 6.1.2.2 Less Identification Capability 73 Chapter Organization 73 Trovan Electronic Identification Systems 73 6.3.1 Trovan Passive Tags 73 6.3.1.1 ID 100 Series 73 6.3.1.2 ID 200 and 300 Series 74 6.3.1.3 ID 400 Series 75 6.3.1.4 ID 600 Series 75 6.3.1.5 ID 700 Series 75 6.3.1.6 ID 800 Series 75 6.3.1.7 ID 1000 Series 77 6.3.2 Trovan Portable Readers 77 6.3.2.1 LID WAPR Workabout Pro Reader 77 6.3.2.2 GR-250 High-Performance Reader 78 6.3.2.3 LID Pocket Series Readers 78 SmartCode 79 6.4.1 SmartCode Inlays 79 6.4.2 SmartCode Passive Tags 79 Symbol Technologies 79 6.5.1 RFX3000 Series Inlays 79 6.5.1.1 RFX3000 × Read/Write Tag .80 6.5.1.2 RFX3000 × Read/Write Tag .80 6.5.1.3 RFX3000 × Read/Write Tag 81 6.5.1.4 RFX3000 × Read/Write Tag 81 6.5.2 Gen RFX6000 Series Read/Write Inlay 81 6.5.2.1 RFX6000 × Series Read/Write Inlay 81 6.5.2.2 RFX6000 × Series Read/Write Inlay 81 6.5.2.3 Cargo Tag 82 6.5.3 Symbol Antennas 83 6.5.3.1 AN200 General Purpose Antenna 83 6.5.3.2 AN400 High-Performance Area Antenna 84 6.5.4 Symbol Readers 84 6.5.4.1 RD5000 .84 6.5.4.2 XR400 Series .84 Intermec 85 6.6.1 Intellitag Windshield Tag 85 6.6.2 Intellitag Container Tag 85 6.6.3 Intellitag ID Card 86 6.6.4 Intermec Readers 86 36 Future RFID Applications RFID is an emerging technology that has the potential to be used in various applications In this book, we have described methods of using RFID in military applications, but one must be aware of the fact that there exists a much broader scope for this technology As seen throughout the book, logistics is a wide-ranging subject that allows for RFID integration to make the supply chain more efficient With military applications, the future of RFID could lead to investigation and development of manufacturing processes that support the embedding of RFID/AIT systems into military systems To the question, what lies in the future for RFID technology? the answer is that it has endless applications that only need to be explored 36.1â•… RFID AND AIT CENTERS Several universities are exploring the future applications of RFID Universities conduct research in several fields where RFID technology can be integrated A particular type of RFID research center is known as “RAC,” which is RFID and AIT centers that bring together faculty from industrial engineering and related fields across multiple universities with common interests in enabling automated technologies to support research that improves life expectancy with improved (1) quality of life, (2) security, and (3) well-being A particular emphasis of the center is researching, designing, and innovation of RFID and AIT systems to support the aforementioned goals In order to support this vision, the partnered universities have aligned certain areas with the themes of quality of life, security, and well-being such medical drug tracking, retail, transportation, etc These areas can be seen in Figure 36.1 36.2â•… RFID IN RESEARCH The research focus areas in RFID have the ability to construct better-engineered systems in healthcare, transportation, and infrastructure assets The research plan followed by those conducting research in RFID is aligned with three goals RFID and AIT systems, enabling technologies, and fundamental knowledge To better align themselves with these goals, individuals should seek systems to solve their life and well-being problems These issues need to be translated into basic knowledge through research, which then investigates the enabling technologies, which leads to development of RFID and AIT systems A typical strategic research plan focuses on these three areas that have subareas that are available for further research as seen in Figure 36.2 By utilizing the research in RFID and AIT, conducted across different universities, RFID is transformed by the diverse research methods and algorithms and enhances the fields that utilize RFID, GPS, GPRMS, bar codes, and other ADC technologies The fundamental knowledge that enables the technologies will lead to additional inventory control models, sensor application models, and more enhanced computing algorithms These discoveries can be utilized to innovate areas such as healthcare, information security, and transportation Furthering partnerships with leading organizations, innovation centers, and practitioners will lead to knowing entrepreneurial thinking This will support the creation of new product manufacturing and new companies that facilitate innovation Utilization of the strategic plan is important for the new creations to support the goals such as wellness, security, and quality One must also identify the barriers within each level to allow for more successful creations Within the first level of fundamental knowledge, the barriers that one 379 380 RFID and Auto-ID in Planning and Logistics We llne ss Medical drug tracking Healthcare and medical devices Information security Military assets and devices Life expectancy Se y rit cu Maritime (port) operations International assets tracking Maritime (port) operations Retail Transportation and infrastructure International assets tracking y Q lit ua FIGURE 36.1â•… Goals of RTC Retail Sy st em s Information security Maritime operations Medical drug tracking Military assets and devices International asset tracking Transportation infrastructure Healthcare and medical devices Fu n kn dam ow en led tal ge Passive RFID Frequency modulation Radio wave detection GPS/RTLS Microchip technology Industrial engineering Database processing RFID antenna g lin s ab gie En nolo h tec Active RFID GPS/RTLS Networking Decision analysis FIGURE 36.2â•… Design of strategic plan must overcome include material interference, information acquisition, processing power, and communication The barriers identified for the second level, the enabling technologies level, include cost, life expectancy, standards, and performance Finally, the barriers for the top level of the strategic framework include regulation, universal acceptance, backward compatibility, and cost The barriers at each level of the strategic framework can be found in Figure 36.3 Research also exposes students to discovery in the increasingly important research areas of logistics; transportation and RFID/ADC, which by their definition have vital international components 381 Future RFID Applications Medical drug tracking International asset tracking Healthcare and medical devices Retail Systems Transportation infrastructure Information security Maritime operations Military assets and devices Barriers Regulation Universal acceptance Backwards compatibility Cost Requirements Stakeholders Wellness, security, quality Technology integration Technology elements Barriers RFID antenna Active RFID Cost Microchip System requirements Life expectancy Passive RFID GPS/RTLS Enabling technologies Communications technology Standards Performance Technology base Fundamental insights Frequency modulation Networking Database processing Radio wave detection Barriers Material interference Information acquisition Processing power Industrial engineering Fundamental knowledge Decision analysis Communication Knowledge base FIGURE 36.3â•… Strategic framework barriers Educators are preparing the next generation of engineers by exposing students to different cultures prior to entering the workforce This education is compatible with the National Science Foundation’s mandate to better prepare “future generations of U.S scientists and engineers to gain professional experience beyond the U.S borders early in their careers.” 36.3â•… BROADER IMPACT If these studies conducted in universities are proven successful, they will create new tools that companies can use successfully to integrate RFID technologies into several areas Subsequently, these models will enable smaller companies to explore the benefits of RFID in distribution operations The strength of having RAC, universities focus on researching these new technologies and providing real-world examples on integration into live operational applications is an effective way of supporting the NSF ERC mission The mission is accomplished with universities providing support to industry in defining research that can be effectively used to assist companies in improving operations Compilation of the results of future research will provide new tools with which companies and researchers can have more success in integrating RFID and AIT technologies to support the increasing life expectancy through better quality of life, general health and well-being, and safety and security These breakthroughs and models will enable organizations like the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, NASA, and FEMA, which provide crucial services, to explore benefits of this emerging technology for their asset, personnel, and client tracking needs The need for expanding this technology has been defined by initiatives from FAA 382 RFID and Auto-ID in Planning and Logistics to FDA in industries including healthcare, aerospace, and electronic commerce The discovery and education components of this future research support the need for better understanding, integration into operations, and development of engineers in this field 36.4â•… FUTURE OF RFID IN SPECIFIC AREAS RFID has a future in several fields and will transform these fields with the research being conducted Some fields that have the ability to be transformed by RFID are healthcare and medical devices, medical drug tracking, transportation and infrastructure, maritime operation, international asset tracking, retail, and information security In the healthcare and medical devices field, RFID can investigate and develop real-time location algorithms that support hospital location systems for patients and assets For example, RFID technology can be used to locate objects as simple as surgical sponges within a patient’s body A surgical sponge with an embedded RFID tag could be found by a doctor by simply scanning a patient’s body to determine whether or not a sponge has been left inside Other uses include asset management within a hospital where important assets are tagged so their location can be determined when these assets are needed by the hospital staff RFID can also be utilized in medical drug tracking by investigating the development and integration of systems and in vivo health effects of tracking of drugs from lot creation to ingestion confirmation For example, it may be important in a nursing home to determine whether or not a patient has taken their daily medication Using pills that are encoded with RFID technology, a technician has the ability to determine if the medication was ingested and at what time In transportation and infrastructure, RFID technology will aid in the investigation of manufacturing processes related to integrating these technologies in transportation such as commercial vehicles and infrastructures such as bridges and roads Objects such as signs and guardrails are very important in monitoring the traffic flow and this monitoring not only provides efficient travel but it also provides a safe travel environment By using RFID technology, the future of RFID allows for these important assets to be tracked; therefore, the proper authorities are notified when these assets have been damaged Other technologies could allow for RFID tags to be embedded in license plates in order to track where a particular vehicle is located or what kind of cargo is within a particular type of vehicle RFID technology may also be important in maritime (port) operations because it can be used to investigate and develop automatic technologies that can work at ports given the challenges of the marine environment to radio signal technologies RFID research will aid in overcoming the challenges imposed by marine environments and future RFID technology may become available for these areas International asset tracking is another field that future RFID technology has the ability to transform Future research could investigate the technologies that support the tracking of international assets including medication and workers New research could allow for an international company or countries to track workers 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