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PathfinderTM is an intrusion detection system developed by Applied Research Associates that detects, identifies, and monitors threat activities through covert sensors to provide intelligence before damage can occur. It has improvements over its predecessor like multiple sensor sizes with battery lives of 6-8 months to 24 months, machine learning algorithms, and extended detection ranges up to 10km ground-to-ground and over 25km ground-to-air. PathfinderTM sensors can be deployed quickly and discreetly by a single person and transmit detections in an undetectable manner. This allows users to intercept threats proactively based on sensor network intelligence.

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PathfinderTM is an intrusion detection system developed by Applied Research Associates that detects, identifies, and monitors threat activities through covert sensors to provide intelligence before damage can occur. It has improvements over its predecessor like multiple sensor sizes with battery lives of 6-8 months to 24 months, machine learning algorithms, and extended detection ranges up to 10km ground-to-ground and over 25km ground-to-air. PathfinderTM sensors can be deployed quickly and discreetly by a single person and transmit detections in an undetectable manner. This allows users to intercept threats proactively based on sensor network intelligence.

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PathfinderTM is the world leader in expendable, affordable,

actionable, and undetectable security and protection.


Developed by Applied Research Associates (ARA), PathfinderTM
technology builds upon the proven success of its predecessor,
EUGS, during recent US military conflicts around the globe by
incorporating detailed combat lessons learned and specific
user recommended solutions, making PathfinderTM the most
cutting edge, intrusion detection sensor in the market.
What PathfinderTM does
To be successful, threats require two things… surprise and maneuver.

PathfinderTM eliminates both by covertly detecting, identifying, and monitoring threat activities, movement
patterns, route networks, and key locations to infer his intent BEFORE he’s able to cause any damage. With
this ‘insider’ information, PathfinderTM users can choose when and where to interdict the threat, making it
appear as ‘chance contact’.

Why PathfinderTM Works


The new PathfinderTM system incorporates a number of improvements and advantages over its predecessor,
EUGS, which is successfully employed by the US Army and approved to transition to a Program of Record.

Improvements include but are not limited to:


• Multiple sensor form factors (Mini and XL variants)
• Extended battery life (Mini: ~6-8 months; XL: ~24 months)
• Intelligent, machine learning algorithms
• Improved signal processing resulting in greater probability of detection and reduced false alarms
• Addition of a small micro receiver specifically designed for mobile, dismounted operations

PathfinderTM’s success, especially in remote areas, can be largely attributed to its proprietary, patented RF
communication system that is capable of transmitting detection information (ground-to-ground) routinely
out to 8-10km and (ground-to-air) well in excess of 25km, while packaging the data in a manner that’s
undetectable to frequency spectrum analyzers and similar equipment. In addition to the advanced RF
communication between sensors and the receiver, PathfinderTM is capable of using any communication
modality to communicate from the receiver to the desired user interface. Examples of such interfaces
include but are not limited to:

• Stand-alone, integrated security/base defense architectures


• Individual client-specified data radios
• Satellite Communication (SATCOM) / Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) / Code Division
Multiple Access (CDMA) devices

Sensor and detection information can be displayed on any user specified Android device, including the
Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) via our intuitive, app-based user interface. Once the app’s installed,
clients can monitor sensors and receive detection information anytime, anywhere…whether stationary or on
the move.

In addition to having instant reporting access, our smart device employment capability gives clients the
ability to scan sensors at the time of emplacement to automatically populate sensor data, including
Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates, via the device’s Near Field Communication (NFC) protocols.
Likewise, they are provided unique access to a whole host of on-screen information such as sensor status,
performance, location, detection information, distance from the threat.

Lastly, PathfinderTM’s open architecture facilitates easy integration with existing or planned for Intelligence,
Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets to include manual and automated camera Slew-to-Cue and
drone Fly-to-Cue functionality.

Where PathfinderTM Works Best


PathfinderTM capability has been proven successful in multiple,
real-world, perimeter security, surveillance detection, and threat
pattern analysis applications for
• Military Operations / Base Defense
• Counter Trafficking / Narcotics / Terrorism
• Border Security / Refugee Migration
• Critical Infrastructure / Oil and Gas Installations / Power Plants
• Private Facility / Perimeter Security
• Livestock / Timber theft
How PathfinderTM Differs From The Rest
Purpose: PathfinderTM outperforms traditional area denial sensors by providing critical intelligence to allow
you to interdict the threat well BEFORE the damage or harm occurs.

Employment Methodology: Traditional linear sensor employments fail because they ignore threat
reconnaissance/surveillance, detect the threat too late, are easy to bypass, and force unwanted changes in
threat behavior. PathfinderTM’s asymmetric employment methodology eliminates all of these shortcomings
by providing early warning of threat activity and surveillance, inside, at, and beyond stand off distances from
the threat while simultaneously reducing any threat of sensor compromise or countermeasure vulnerability.

Emphasis: Large detection radii provide no useful information or operational utility. Knowing that there’s a
potential threat somewhere within a 200-300m circle is useless. PathfinderTM’s focused detection radii/point
detection capability provides definitive confirmation of the threat’s location at the time of the detection.

Design: PathfinderTM’s covert sensor design uses no external cables, battery packs, or gateways. Even more
unique, PathfinderTM’s covert signal packaging makes detection transmissions completely undetectable by
signal intercept techniques and/or frequency spectrum analyzers. With 50,000 sensors actively employed
against real-world threats, zero sensors have been reported as compromised.

Emplacement: Traditional sensors take a long time to emplace, require multiple people to install, and leave
a substantial ground disturbance signature that often leads to sensor compromise. PathfinderTM sensors
are emplaced by a single person, in mere seconds, and when emplaced properly, leave little to no visual
evidence of their emplacement.

Range & Response: PathfinderTM sensors’ ability to transmit detection information over extremely long
distances in line-of-sight, non-line-of-sight, beyond-line-of-sight, multi-path, and deadspace conditions
without the use of any gateways or repeaters, allows you to be proactive, rather than reactive, thus
guaranteeing you the time you need to facilitate an effective and timely response.

Battery Power: PathfinderTM sensors employ small, compact, and highly efficient batteries internal to the
sensor itself to ensure long operating life without the hassles and vulnerabilities associated with frequent
battery changes.

Exclusive reseller and distributer in Pakistan:

iENGINEERING (Private) Limited


Second Floor, Green Trust Tower, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad
www.iengineering.com info@iengineering.com +92 51 2813045-46 +92 51 2813047

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