4 May 2026

Installation Access Control Technology at Redstone Arsenal: Biometric-Enabled Technology for Installation Entry

Abstract: A pair of biometric capabilities useful for access control were demonstrated at Redstone Arsenal to support installation modernization and the integration of smart infrastructure. This project addresses gap requirements outlined in the March 2020 report to Congress by the Assis-tant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment (ASA IE&E), Army Report on Creating an Army Installations Test and Demonstration Program Using Commercial Technologies. The demonstration tracked the number of transactions completed at an access control point (ACP) lane using a facial recognition system and at a secure facility using a touchless fingerprint reader and facial recognition kiosk. The operational duration of the systems showed their robustness. Multiple cameras in the express lane system accurately identified vehicle occupants while minimizing traffic backups. The touchless fingerprint system installed at the secure facility was easy to use, and users preferred it, leading to it quickly surpassing the existing method.