Concept design of military and civilian interoperability based on sensing technology to support defense systems in the Malacca Strait region

• Published in: Remote sensing applications 2023-11, Vol.32, p.101034, Article 101034
• Main Authors: Yusdian, Mauliza Fatwa, Putra, Arditho Bramandika, Anandari, Anatansyah Ayomi, Debiyanti, Bakasa, La Ode Murgazali, Supriyadi, Asep Adang, Arief, Syachrul, Haryanto, Agus
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: HAPS; Interoperbility; Malacca Strait Region; Maritim Defense; Maritim Security; Sensing Technology
• ISSN: 2352-9385; 2352-9385
• DOI: 10.1016/j.rsase.2023.101034

The Malacca Strait region is of strategic importance in terms of global maritime security between Asia and the Middle East, and between Europe and North America, making it a frequent area of cross-border criminal activity, illegal trade and, most importantly, ship piracy. However, piracy in the Straits of Malacca has increased significantly. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen security activities against piracy in the sea area through military-civilian joint operations using sensor technology. This study aims to develop a military-civilian interoperability concept based on sensor technology to support defense systems in the Straits of Malacca region. The research methodology used is a literature review of military and civilian interoperability with concurrent embedded applications in relation to LISI and OIM interoperability standards. Generation of wave and wind climate maps from 2013 to 2022 using Ina-Waves modeling of wave information and Ina-Flows of current, salinity, and sea temperature information at each depth. Literature study on HAPS sensor technology. The results showed that interoperability between TNI AL and Bakamla RI and between TNI AL and TNI AU is still at ad-hoc level, and interoperability between Bakamla RI and TNI AU is still at isolated level. This situation can be overcome by developing interoperability concepts that may be applied when planning a HAPS deployment. Sensor technology can be used to map area features to narrow down the monitored area. In addition, HAPS (High Altitude Platform System) can be used to perform real-time maritime surveillance, and in the future, strengthen the defense of the maritime sector, whose main mission is surveillance and object detection. •This paper presents original research that aims to develop a concept design of military and civilian interoperability based on sensing technology to support defense systems in the Malacca Strait region.•The findings have important implications for the development of surveillance strategies and tracking of suspicious vessels in the Malacca Strait region.•This manuscript is a valuable addition to the literature and will make a significant contribution to the academic community.•The results show that the gap between military & civilian in communication systems and information systems can be overcome by applying sensing technology, namely HAPS.•Overall, this manuscript provides valuable insights into the concept design of sensing technology-based military & civili