HE Rail SOW Appendix C - Tech Worksheet.pdf

Appendix C: Technology Specification Worksheet

High Energy Rail Inspection System

Contents

KEY PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS

HE RAIL BASIC REQUIREMENTS

X-RAY SUBSYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

CAMERA REQUIREMENTS

RAILCAR IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

DISPLAY AND CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

INTEGRATION WITH RADIATION DETECTION EQUIPMENT

INTEGRATION WITH CBP NETWORKS AND ADVANCED ANALYTICS

No. Subsystem Requirement Technical Specification / Description Requested

Vendor Response

KEY PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS

KPP 1 NII, X-Ray The HE Rail system shall achieve at least 10 inches of steel penetration.

Identify the maximum thickness of steel penetration (in inches)

KPP 2 NII, X-Ray The HE Rail NII subsystem shall achieve at least 2% contrast sensitivity at 50% of the maximum penetration, and a spatial resolution of 0.5 inches (Threshold) 0.25 inches (Objective) (measured at the ¼, ½, and ¾ of the maximum scan height at the track centerline (across double railroad tracks where applicable), while scanning a train traveling at 5 MPH (Threshold), 12 MPH (Objective) (T).

Identify the contrast sensitivity expressed as a percentage of discernable change at 10%, 50%, and 80% of maximum penetration; horizontal and vertical spatial resolution (in inches); and wire resolution (size of American wire gauge (AWG)), while scanning a railcar conveyance traveling at 5MPH as measured in accordance with

ANSI N42.46-2008.

KPP 3 NII, X-Ray The HE Rail System shall meet or exceed technical KPP#2 while the train is travelling at 5 MPH, while ensuring the radiation dose to undeclared passengers (stowaways) does not exceed does not exceed 1 mSv if unintentionally scanned during normal cargo inspection operations.

Specify the minimum and maximum speed of the conveyance for system operation, the performance degradation of the HE Rail subsystem at the upper speed limit, and dose to undeclared passengers (stowaways).

Describe how the system operates to support higher speeds and maintains imaging requirements.

KPP 4 NII, X-Ray The NII subsystem shall discriminate organic materials from heavy metals and from the rest of the conveyance, as identified by color coding low-Z and high-Z materials within the radiographic image.

Specify method to achieve material discrimination, colors used, the associated accuracy of the capability, and how the capability can be verified as the system ages

1.1.1 HE RAIL BASIC REQUIREMENTS

1.1.1.1 All The HE Rail System shall

condition incoming utility power. (D)

Specify method for providing power conditioning.

1.1.1.2 All The HE Rail System shall

provide backup power and conditioning for a period of at least three (3) hours in the event of power brownout or blackout followed by saving data and a graceful shutdown. (T) Note: Green alternatives are encouraged

Specify method for continued operations for a 3 hour duration in the event of a power brownout and a power blackout. Green alternatives for back-up power are encouraged.

1.1.1.3 All The HE Rail System shall

be resettable by the Operator from the Control Station (D)

Specify the method to reset the system.

1.1.1.4 All The HE Rail System shall

be installed in an area not to exceed 65 feet wide, perpendicular to the track;

and 120 feet long, parallel to the track. This shall include any shielding walls

Specify HE Rail system footprint as measured by the outer boundary of the system components inherit to the design to meet

1.1.2.3 (I)

1.1.1.5 All The HE Rail System shall

scan trains traveling in either direction on one track. (D)

Specify method for scanning trains traveling in either direction through the system

1.1.1.6 All The HE Rail System shall

be configurable to scan trains in either direction without manual system configuration changes. (D)

1.1.1.7 All The HE Rail System shall

be configurable to scan trains in either direction by the Operator while at the work station. (D)

1.1.1.8 All The HE Rail System shall

survive environmental conditions expected along the Southwest and Northern borders without equipment damage, including extreme temperatures, high salt air conditions, dirt and fine dust conditions, humidity, rain, fog, snow, icing, high winds, and sand and electrical storms. (A,I)

Specify the environmental operational and survivability conditions in terms of ambient temperature range, component temperatures in direct sunlight (heat loading), relative humidity, moisture and dust protection (ie, ingress protection ratings per International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 60529), wind speed, types of precipitation and amounts, electromagnetic interference, enclosures for cabling and electronics, and exposure to salt

1.1.1.8 (a)

Temporary Flooding Up to 10 inches/hr.

1.1.1.8 (b)

Temperature Ambient temperature range from -

40ºC to +60ºC (-40ºF to 140 ºF).

and potentially corrosive materials

1.1.1.8 (c)

Relative Humidity Up to

98% RH.

1.1.1.8 (d)

Moisture & Dust Comply with IP code 54 (see IEC 60529), the ingress of dust and splashing water.

1.1.1.8 (e)

Wind Speed: Surface average wind speeds up to 56 km/hr (35 mph) with gusts up to 72 km/hr (45 mph).

1.1.1.8 (f)

Survive wind speeds of up to 125 mph.

1.1.1.8 (g)

Electromagnetic Interference: N42.41-2007 requirements in Sections 6.3-6.8 and 6.10 (for outdoor use).

1.1.1.8 (h)

Precipitation Up to 2 inches/hr.

1.1.1.8 (i)

Salt Fog 5% by weight.

Reference MIL-STD-810, Method 509.4.

1.1.1.9 All The HE Rail System shall

meet the ingress protection ratings of International Electro technical Commission (IEC) Standard 60529. (I, A)

1.1.1.10 All The HE Rail System shall

have hardware components removable and replaceable without use of a man lift or

Specify method for ensuring access to subsystem hardware components for repair/replacement with minimal disassembly and without the similar and without fouling the track. (D, A) need for a man-lift or fouling the track

1.1.1.11 All The HE Rail System shall

be designed for a 10-year system life. (A)

Specify design features to ensure 10-year system life-cycle.

1.1.1.12 All The HE Rail System vendor

shall specify any parts or components that require replacement or refresh during a 10-year system life cycle. (I,A)

Specify method to guard against system and component obsolescence

1.1.1.13 All The inherent availability (AI)

of the HE Rail System shall be at least 99% as calculated over one year.

Specify system inherent availability (Ai) as calculated over one year per the formula below:

Ai = MTBF / (MTBF + MTTR) where, MTBF = Total time between failures / total number of failure incidents

MTTR = Total time to repair / total of repair activities

A failure is defined as a malfunction that degrades performance or operational capability, which cannot be tolerated for even a brief period before correction

1.1.1.14 All The HE Rail overall system

shall be designed to possess a MTBF no less than 1000 hours. (A) MTBF and MTTR are calculated annually using 365 day (8760 hours).

MTBF = Total time between failures / total number of failure incidents.

Time to repair (TTR) is the time duration from the start of the repair activity (priority 1 work order) to correct a failure until the system is returned to full performance and capability (priority 3 work order).

Total time to repair (TTTR) is the sum of all the times to repair for the reporting period.

MTTR = Total time to repair / total of repair activities.

1.1.1.15 All The HE Rail System shall

be designed with an operating life of not less than 10 years based on an operation period of 16 hours a day, 6 days a week, 52 weeks a year during an operating life of 15 years.

(A)

1.1.1.16 All The HE Rail System shall

be capable of surge operations consisting of 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 2 weeks. (A)

1.1.1.17 All The HE Rail System shall

use a common key to lock outdoor compartments. (I)

Specify method of securing hardware components from potential theft and tampering that is not negatively impacted by environmental conditions (e.g.

locks protected from freezing rain, snow, ice)

1.1.1.18 All The HE Rail System shall

provide lighting sufficient to illuminate the operational area and safety exclusion zone to allow the operator to see a stowaway on or near a railcar for both inbound and outbound trains. (D)

Specify method for illuminating the operational area.

1.1.1.19 All The HE Rail System shall

allow the Operator to control (on/off) the lighting for system components and the inbound and outbound areas of the track. (D)

1.1.1.20 All The HE Rail System shall

identify the radiation control area with markings or signs.

(I)

Specify the method of providing warning markings, signs, and lights.

1.1.1.21 All The HE Rail System shall

indicate the operating mode of the system with warning lights and audible alarms when persons should not enter the radiation control area. (D)

Specify the method of providing audible alarms to indicate the location of the radiation control area and modes of operation.

1.1.1.22 All The HE Rail System shall

provide a dose to undeclared passengers (stowaways) of less than 1 mSv on railcars traveling at

5 +/- 3 MPH. (A)

Specify potential dose rate to stowaways for x-ray exposure for a train traveling at 2-8 mph (reference ICRP Publication 125:

2014)

1.1.1.23 All The HE Rail System shall

meet the performance requirements of 1.1.2.1 at the maximum speed specified by the vendor. (T)

1.1.1.24 All The HE Rail System shall

produce an overspeed alarm if the speed of the train exceeds that at which the system complies with

KPP #3. (D)

Specify associated accuracy of speed measurements and method for providing train speed (including any actions taken to reduce errors due to smooth-sided conveyances in the case of radar-based systems), and methods to allow users to set over-speed alarms criteria

1.1.1.25 All The HE Rail System shall

produce an underspeed alarm if the train speed is slow enough that the dose to a stowaway would exceed that of 1.1.1.23. (T)

Specify associated accuracy of speed measurements and method for providing train speed (including any actions taken to reduce errors due to smooth-sided conveyances in the case of radar-based systems), and methods to allow users to set under speed alarms criteria

1.1.1.26 All The HE Rail System shall

be compliant with FCC 47

CFR 15. (A,D)

Specify the ability to operate within federal regulations.

1.1.1.27 All The HE Rail System shall

allow for hardware and software updates and security patches. (D)

1.1.2 X-RAY SUBSYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

1.1.2.1 X-ray The HE Rail System shall

distinguish materials by high-Z and low-Z by different colors. (D)

Specify colors used to distinguish different materials.

1.1.2.2 X-ray The HE Rail System shall

allow the Operator or Analyst to toggle material

Specify method to toggle the material discrimination color indicators on and off.

discrimination color indicators on and off. (D)

1.1.2.3 X-ray The HE Rail System

radiation control area (as defined in 1.1.1.4) shall be the area where exposure is >0.5 uSv above background in any one hour during a duty cycle equivalent to 2 trains per hour, each with 200 railcars and traveling at

5 +/- 3 MPH. (A)

Specify the radiation control area boundary where exposure is >0.5 µSv above background in any one hour

1.1.2.4 X-ray The HE Rail System

radiation control area shall be defined for each HE Rail installation. (I)

Specify the radiation control area boundary where exposure is >0.5 µSv above background in any one hour

1.1.2.5 X-ray The HE Rail System shall

scan the total width and height of conveyances to include double stacked containers. (D)

Specify the maximum percentage of the total volume of a double stacked container configuration that is scanned and the maximum and minimum scan height measured at the track centerline

1.1.2.6 X-ray The HE Rail System shall

comply with 21 CFR Part 179 Subpart B. (I, A)

Specify the ability to operate within federal regulations.

1.1.2.7 X-ray The HE Rail System shall

have an emergency stop control located near the Operator. (I)

Specify locations of emergency stops.

1.1.2.8 X-ray The HE Rail System shall

have an emergency stop control located at the boundary of the radiation control area near the systems operations building. (I)

1.1.2.9 X-ray The HE Rail System shall

have an emergency stop control located at the boundary of the radiation control area on the opposite side of the track from the systems operations building. (I)

1.1.2.10 X-ray The HE Rail System shall

cease radiating immediately upon activation of any of the emergency stop controls.

(D)

Specify the time between a user pressing the emergency stop and the cessation of x-ray generation, number of emergency stop controls, and their approximate location. Specify the process for returning the system to operation following an emergency stop and specify the expected recovery time.

1.1.2.11 X-ray Radiation Safety – The

system shall be designed to minimize accidental and occupational exposures to the Operator and Analyst with dose rates of no greater than 10 µR per train scanned. (T) Note: This may be accomplished by shielding or the location of the operations building.

1.1.3 CAMERA REQUIREMENTS

1.1.3.1 Camera The HE Rail System shall

include video cameras with resolution of at least 1280 by 960 pixels or greater at 30 frames per second. (I, A)

Specify cameras type (i.e. fixed or Pan, Tilt, Zoom (PTZ)), video quality in terms of resolution and frames per second, and specify the method of employment (i.e.

number of cameras, locations, mounting orientation, and fields of view/coverage) and for preventing operational impacts due to environmental conditions (e.g. snow, dust, condensation, time of day/type of lighting etc.)

1.1.3.2 Camera The HE Rail System

cameras shall provide video of the top, left and right sides, and underneath locomotives and railcars passing through the system (D)

1.1.3.3 Camera The HE Rail System shall

provide video images under all environmental conditions expected at the northern and southern borders in all lighting conditions. (D, A)

1.1.3.4 Camera The HE Rail System shall

include adjustable (i.e. PTZ) camera(s) to allow the Operator to observe areas of interest around the HE Rail system for safety and security. (D)

Location, mounting orientation, and fields of view to be determined at site survey. All cameras must be BSDP compliant for future integration.

1.1.3.5 Camera The HE Rail System

shall capture a still image for each railcar in the inspection record. (D)

Specify method for capturing a still image of the conveyance in the inspection record

1.1.3.6 Camera The HE Rail System shall

Analyst to archive, retrieve, query, and view video data.

(D)

Specify method/processes to archive, retrieve / query, and view video

1.1.4 RAILCAR IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1.1.4.1 Railcar

Identification The HE Rail System shall identify and record railcar information (including intermodal containers) identification numbers (Reference AAR RP- 9203.V1.0 Manual of Standards and

Specify cameras type (i.e. fixed or Pan, Tilt, Zoom (PTZ)), video quality, method of employment (i.e. location, mounting orientation, and fields of view), and optical character recognition (OCR) specifications in terms of accuracy.

Recommended Practices).

(D)

1.1.4.2 Railcar

Identification

The HE Rail System shall associate recorded container identification numbers with railcar inspection records. (D)

Specify container identification in terms of accuracy.

1.1.4.3 Railcar

Identification

The HE Rail System shall provide correct correlation of container number with inspection records at least 90% (Threshold), 99% (Objective) of the time. (T) Instances where the container number is obscured by physical obstruction or otherwise unreadable is exempted from this requirement.

Specify OCR capabilities in terms of accuracy, area coverage, and method for correctly correlating container ID's to the inspection record during either directions of travel.

1.1.4.4 Railcar

The HE Rail System shall read railcar automatic equipment identification (AEI) tags and record that information in the inspection record. (D)

Specify AEI reader capabilities in terms of accuracy, area coverage, and method for correctly correlating AEI tags to the inspection record during either directions of travel

1.1.4.5 Railcar

The HE Rail System shall correctly associate the AEI tag information with the correct railcar at least 90% (Threshold), 99% (Objective) of the time. (T)

Specify AEI reader capabilities in terms of accuracy, area coverage, and method for correctly correlating AEI tags to the inspection record during either directions of travel

1.1.4.6 Railcar

The HE Rail System shall allow the Operator or Analyst to manually enter railcar identification not automatically collected and correlated. (D)

Specify method/processes of manually entering railcar identification

1.1.4.7 Railcar

The HE Rail System shall allow the Operator or Analyst to edit autonomously collected railcar information. (D)

Specify the method to edit autonomous railcar information.

1.1.5 DISPLAY AND CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

1.1.5.1 Display and

Control The HE Rail System shall provide a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows the Operator or Analyst to access X-ray inspection data, data from other sensors or features (e.g.

remote maintenance data) and conveyance camera images. (D)

Describe the GUI and method to access data from each major subsystem and features

1.1.5.2 Display and

Control

The HE Rail System shall produce a report when commanded by the Operator or Analyst that summarizes system-generator and user-identified anomalies in relation to position within the train scanned (e.g.

Railcar 73 – Radiation Alarm, Railcar 102 – Anomaly Identified, etc.).(D)

Specify the method for summarizing alarms and anomalies in relation to the railcar position in a train

1.1.5.3 Display and

The HE Rail System shall display the complete inspection record for each conveyance within 2 seconds (Threshold), 1 second (Objective)of completion of its X-ray scan. (T)

Specify the time between scanning a specific cross-section of a conveyance and that cross section being displayed or available to the operator / analyst

1.1.5.4 Display and

The HE Rail System shall automatically correlate radiographic images, railcar identification, and all cameras image data for each conveyance in a single inspection record.

(D)

Specify the method for correlating data from each subsystem into individual inspection records.

1.1.5.5 Display and

The HE Rail System shall automatically correlate and produce inspection records for at least 80% of scanned railcars. (T)

Specify the correlation of records in terms of accuracy.

1.1.5.6 Display and

The HE Rail System shall save individual inspection records for each railcar which include: (D)

Specify data file type and methods/processes for generating reports

1.1.5.6 operator

1.1.5.6 (b) railcar identification number

1.1.5.6 (c) x-ray image

1.1.5.6 (d) still images

1.1.5.6 (e) suspect/hold" or "non-suspect/release" determination

1.1.5.7 Display and

Control

The HE Rail System shall allow the operator to retrieve and view the data records of requirement

1.1.5.5. (D)

Specify the methods used to segment, save, and display individual inspection records.

1.1.5.8 Display and

The HE Rail System shall allow the Operator or Analyst to retrieve the number of railcars that have passed through the system for each train scanned. (D)

Specify the methods used to record the number of railcars per train (including how double-stacked container cars and spine-cars are counted), the accuracy of those counts, and the process for retrieving and displaying the railcar count information

1.1.5.9 Display and

The HE Rail System shall store video, X-Ray images, and metadata for at least 45 days. (A)

Specify data storage size in terms of total size (e.g. 2 TB), and in approximate hours of video and number of individual inspection records

1.1.5.10 Display and

The HE Rail System shall allow the Operator or Analyst to set data management parameters that archive "hold/suspect" records and delete "cleared/non-suspect" records at selectable intervals. (D)

Specify automated data management method and processes for adjusting data management parameters

1.1.5.11 Display and

The HE Rail System shall allow the Operator or Analyst to produce reports in a common exportable file format (e.g. .pdf) for

Specify data file type (e.g. TIF) and methods/processes for exporting x-ray images to approved encrypted storage devices selectable individual inspection records. (D)

1.1.5.12 Display and

Control

The HE Rail System shall allow the Operator or Analyst to produce reports in a common exportable file format (e.g. .pdf) for entire trains. (D)

Specify data file type (e.g. TIF) and methods/processes for exporting x-ray images to

1.1.5.13 Display and

The inspection record reports shall include: (D)

Specify data file type and methods/processes for generating reports.

1.1.5.13 the x-ray image;

1.1.5.13 (b) still image of the conveyance

1.1.5.13 (c) metadata, such as railcar identification, "suspect/hold" and "non-suspect/release" determinations, and radiation detection results, and other pertinent information;

1.1.5.13 (d) for total train report only, an accounting of total number of railcars and conveyances, number "suspect/hold" determinations, number of radiation alarms by type, and individual inspection records for all conveyance with a "suspect/hold" and/or radiation alarm.

1.1.5.14 Display and

The HE Rail System shall export data for each conveyance in N.25-compliant format. (D)

Specify N.25 compliance method and data export processes

1.1.5.15 Display and

The HE Rail System shall export data for each conveyance in the international Unified File Format (UFF). (D)

Specify methods/processes for exporting x-ray images to devices.

1.1.5.16 Display and

The HE Rail System shall export the radiographic image in native format for analysis on any computer equipped with corresponding image analysis software without loss of image analysis functionality and full dynamic gray-level range.

(D)

Specify data file type (e.g. TIF) and methods/processes for exporting x-ray images to

1.1.5.17 Display and

The HE Rail System shall allow the Operator or Analyst to export all data files to approved encrypted data storage devices compliant with FIPS 140-2 Level 2 or greater. (D)

Specify methods/processes for exporting files onto any approved encrypted data storage devices

1.1.5.18 Display and

The HE Rail System shall provide the Operator or Analyst with the ability to perform the following X-ray image enhancement functions at a minimum: (D)

Specify the x-ray image quality in terms of clarity and uncompressed-contrast ratio and provided image enhancement capabilities.

1.1.5.18 enlarge/shrink image (zoom);

1.1.5.18 (b) change image color;

1.1.5.18 (c)

Adjust contrast (e.g.

stretch/equalize);

1.1.5.18 (d)

Alter image brightness;

1.1.5.18 (e)

Smooth edges;

1.1.5.18 (f)

Perform edge detection;

1.1.5.18 (g) reduce noise for entire image; and Region of Interest (ROI);

1.1.5.18 (h) emboss entire image or

ROI;

1.1.5.18 (i)

Select different color palettes;

1.1.5.18 (j)

Establish regions of interest

1.1.5.18 (k)

Annotate the image;

1.1.5.18 (l)

Compare current image with baseline image to assess image degradation;

1.1.5.19 Display and

Control

The HE Rail System shall be able to be operated by no more than two people.

(D)

Specify minimum number of required system operators and their responsibilities

1.1.5.20 Display and

The HE Rail System shall allow the Operator or Analyst to initiate an emergency stop of the system via the GUI. (D)

Specify the methods of initiating an emergency stop via the GUI.

1.1.5.21 Display and

The HE Rail system shall have the capability of printing and scanning documents. The printed documents shall include all items of the Integrated Data Set (IDS).(D)

1.1.5.22 Display and

All printed documents shall include a header or footer reading “FOR

OFFICIAL USE

ONLY – LAW

ENFORCEMENT

SENSITIVE” (D)

1.1.5.23 Display and

Control Printers shall be capable of quality printing, including color, while retaining a limited physical footprint. Scan/print devices may be combined or separate units. (D)

Specify type of printer/Scanner proposed to satisfy this requirement.

1.2 INTEGRATION WITH RADIATION DETECTION EQUIPMENT

1.2.1.1 RDE When integrated with

Radiation Detection Equipment (RDE), the HE Rail System shall not interfere with the operation of the RDE. (D)

Specify designed stand-off distance between the x-ray and radiation detection equipment subsystems and the methods used to ensure the x-ray imaging subsystem does not interfere with the radiation detection performance (i.e. x-ray subsystem causing an alarm that would not have occurred had the imaging subsystem not been activated or preventing an alarm that would have occurred due to radiation in the conveyance had the imaging subsystem not been activated) How will the future integrated HE Rail/RDE system mitigate effects from any x-rays and photoneutrons that are generated in the HE Rail system, the HE Rail system collimating material, rail cargo, or the surrounding environment to simultaneously achieve close proximity between the HE Rail system and RDE subsystems and maintain gamma ray and neutron detection performance levels?

1.2.1.2 RDE When integrated with RDE

equipment, the GUI of

1.1.5.1 shall also display radiation detection equipment data. (D)

Specify the methods used to correlate radiation detection information with the corresponding x-ray image for each conveyance and specify how the information is displayed on the system GUI

1.2.1.3 RDE When integrated with RDE

equipment, the HE Rail System shall provide RDE data simultaneously with the corresponding X-ray image, including the approximate location of any detected radiological source in the GUI of 1.1.5.1. (D)

Specify the methods used to correlate radiation detection information with the corresponding x-ray image for each conveyance and specify

1.2.1.4 RDE When integrated with RDE

equipment, the HE Rail System shall include radiation scan results in the data of 1.1.5.5 (D)

Specify the methods used to correlate radiation detection information with the corresponding x-ray image for each conveyance and specify

1.2.1.5 RDE When integrated with RDE

System shall include RDE data spatially correlated to the radiographic image (i.e.

a plot of the sensor signal values over distance with the same scale as the radiographic image) in the inspection records of

1.1.5.13. (D)

Specify the methods used to correlate radiation detection information with the corresponding x-ray image for each conveyance and specify

1.2.1.6 RDE When integrated with RDE

System shall provide RDE alarms. (D)

Specify the methods used to correlate radiation detection information with the corresponding x-ray image for each conveyance and specify

1.2.1.7 RDE When integrated with RDE

System shall require positive user acknowledgement from the Operator to silence RDE alarms. (D)

Specify method and processes for acknowledging and turning off radiation detection alarms

1.2.1.8 RDE When integrated with RDE

equipment the HE Rail System shall support the following modes of operation for the RDE: (D)

Specify method for enabling independent operating modes between the X-ray and radiation detection subsystems

1.2.1.8

Off (no radiation data collected)

1.2.1.8 (b)

On - standby (only background radiation and state of health data may be collected)

1.2.1.8 (c)

On - Passive Detection (conveyance radiation data collected and alarms generated)

1.2.1.9 RDE When integrated with RDE

equipment, the HE Rail System shall allow the Operator to set independent operational modes for the X-ray subsystem and the

Specify the method for enabling different operating modes between the x-ray and radiation detection subsystems

RDE subsystem in any combination. (D)

1.2.1.10 RDE When integrated with RDE

equipment, the HE Rail System shall allow the RDE system to operate without cross-interference or performance degradation including during system calibration or resets. (D) Note: Acceptable methods include a blanking signal to the RDE and spacing or shielding of x-ray radiation from the RDE within the overall HE Rail footprint.

Specify designed stand-off distance between the x-ray and radiation detection equipment subsystems and the methods used to ensure the x-ray imaging subsystem does not interfere with the radiation detection performance (i.e. x-ray subsystem causing an alarm that would not have occurred had the imaging subsystem not been activated or preventing an alarm that would have occurred due to radiation in the conveyance had the imaging subsystem not been activated) How will the future integrated HE Rail/RDE system mitigate effects from any x-rays and photoneutrons that are generated in the HE Rail system, the HE Rail system collimating material, rail cargo, or the surrounding environment to simultaneously achieve close proximity between the HE Rail system and RDE subsystems and maintain gamma ray and neutron detection performance levels?

1.2.1.11 RDE When integrated with RDE

provide the capability for the Operator or Analyst to toggle the radiation profile on/off while maintaining zoom level; similar to the previous requirements of

1.1.5.18. (D)

Specify method to toggle the radiation profile on and off.

1.3 INTEGRATION WITH CBP NETWORKS AND ADVANCED ANALYTICS

1.3.1.1 Networking The HE Rail System shall

include advanced inspection processing tools as specified by the vendor.

(D)

Specify the advanced inspection processing tools and associated methods/processes, including Probability of Detection (%Pd) and Confidence Level (%CL) as applicable. Possible examples of these tools could include autonomous identification of empty and laden rail cars/containers; autonomous identification of regions of interest such as anomaly cueing/annotation or areas of the conveyance that were not penetrated; conveyance change detection (e.g. image compare of a previously scanned conveyance); etc.

1.3.1.2 Networking The HE Rail System shall

allow for operation and analysis functions to be accomplished at locations remote from the local rail border crossing over a secure network connection.

(D)

Specify method for conducting system operations and performing analysis functions from locations other than the local rail border crossing, include the ability to conduct distributed operations (e.g. system operator located at point A, system analyst at point B), shared operations (e.g. system operator and multiple analysts located at point A for system(s) located at point A), and remote operations (e.g.

system operator(s) and analyst(s) located at point A for system(s) located at point(s) B, or A, B, and C)

1.3.1.3 Networking The HE Rail System shall

allow the functions of

1.1.1.28 to be accomplished over a secure network connection. (D)

1.3.1.4 Networking The HE Rail System shall

Analyst to initiate an emergency stop of the system via the GUI remotely over a secure network connection. (D)

Specify method and processes for initiating an emergency stop of the system via the GUIs for both the operator and the analyst and during loss of positive control or connection with the system during remote operations

1.3.1.5 Networking The HE Rail System shall

terminate X-ray generation in the event of loss of positive control or connection over a secure network connection. (D)

1.3.1.6 Networking The HE Rail System shall

provide remote maintenance functions over a secure network including at least: (D)

1.3.1.6 monitoring the status and functionality of each major subsystem;

1.3.1.6 (b) cumulative operation hours for each major subsystem;

1.3.1.6 (c) faults/error logs generated by the system

1.3.1.6 (d) other data useful for system diagnostics, troubleshooting and predictive maintenance.

1.3.1.7 Networking The HE Rail System shall

allow updates to the operating system and display and control software remotely via a secure network connection. (D)