Airports & ports security applications - Case studies
Using Axis video servers, Biarritz Airport migrated its video surveillance system to IP.MissionThe Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne Airport is located 75% in the town of Anglet and 25% in that of Biarritz, in the French Basque Country. Approximately 500 people work at the airport, which welcomes 865,000 passengers per year. In order to strengthen the airport's security measures, management decided in March 2006 to upgrade its video surveillance system. The airport had an installed base...
Driving within the site of Port of Tauranga, the atmosphere is a peculiar combination of constant activity (mainly the flow of heavy vehicles) and a tranquil continuity of business. Policing security cars patrol the site and the 40km speed limit is adhered to by all. With the Cardax FT system installed, drivers have details of speeding infringements noted against their cardholder details, maintaining the organisation's stand on safety within the boundaries of the Port. New Zealand's pref...
With a market share of 40 percent, Lübeck is Germany's biggest Baltic port. Last year, 25.4 million metric tons of goods were handled here. The port's heavy traffic, with around 150 departures a week to 24 partner ports, contributes to Lübeck's success, along with the exceptional ability to handle roll-on/roll-off traffic and the excellent hinterland access. The public port facilities, operated by LHG (Lübecker Hafen-Gesellschaft mbH), include four zones with a...
Well before September 11 2001, airports grappled with the problem of balancing security with access - how to run airports securely, but smoothly. The solution adopted long before the September 11 atrocity by Brussels Airport, at the heart of the European Union, is hands-free technology, which not only enables more than 30,000 employees and contractors to pass to and fro freely and securely, but also demonstrates the value of real partnership. Background Brussels boasts one of the...
APT SkiData (part of APT Controls), the UK's leading parking systems business, has further extended its work for London Stansted by installing the very latest Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology at the mid-stay car park to enhance security and further improve the speed with which pre-booked visitors to the airport can access their parking. Giles Parry, Technical Director for Meteor Parking which manages the mid-stay car park, explains, "Meteor integrated our eparking.uk.com...
Vicon have manufactured video management solutions for airports and ports throughout the world. For St. Paul International Airport, Minneapolis, simply wanting a high performance CCTV system wasn't enough. They wanted a system that could be expanded over an extended period of time without replacing the existing infrastructure. They found that solution in the Vicon family of video products and a business relationship that began almost 10 years ago is still going strong.Building...
APT SkiData, the UK's leading Pay-on-Foot parking systems business, has won one of the largest refurbishment projects to be awarded this year, replacing the systems currently installed in four car parks at Southampton Airport with the latest APT 450 systems and integrated Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology.The contract, awarded through Meteor Parking with whom APT SkiData has successfully worked at Stansted Airport, includes replacing systems within four areas: the short-term;...
Situated on the most frequented shipping lanes in the world, Calais is the port, par excellence, for cross Channel links between the United Kingdom and the European mainland. The Port of Calais has all available modern facilities designed basically for the reception of large ferries and the loading and unloading of bulk cargo and diversified merchandise. It is linked to the European motorway network and a high-speed train assures direct access to Paris and Brussels within 90 minutes....
With the threat of intruders, or even worse, terrorist attacks, making sure that all passengers are safe within an airport is of the utmost importance to commercial airlines and airport authorities. Yet not only passengers, but also personnel and valuable equipment, need to be protected. FLIR Systems SR-100 thermal imaging cameras help to make Copenhagen Airport an even safer airport than before. Founded in 1925, Copenhagen Airport was one of the first civil airports in the world.&n...
NICE Systems Ltd, the global provider of advanced solutions that enable organizations to extract Insight from Interactions to drive performance, recently announced that Shanghai Pudong International Airport has placed a 7-digit order to provide its IP-based video solution with content analytics. Shanghai Pudong Airport will use the NICE solution to enhance the safety and security for a capacity of tens of millions passengers per year.Located in the eastern part of Pudong district of Shangh...
CEM AC2000 AE (Airport Edition) system provides UK's fastest growing regional airport with IP, airport-specific security CEM Systems, an access control brand of Tyco International, announced recently that Durham Tees Valley Airport, UK, has chosen the CEM AC2000 AE (Airport Edition) security management system. The system will be installed by CEM Approved Reseller, Advance Integrated Systems PLC. Durham Tees Valley Airport, Robin Hood Airport and Liv...
Security planners at the new Heathrow Terminal 5 have specified Forward Vision's Mic1-400 PTZ cameras for surveillance of key external areas, in a project being handled by NTL Business. Forty-six of the rugged speed domes, also known as 'Metal Mickeys', are being used as part of the £70m security and telecommunications network at airport. Previously, 20 MIC1-400s - featuring high-precision resolver technology for pin-point accuracy and 18X optical zoom (12X digital) - had...
Parking at Dublin Airport has just become easier for the estimated 320,000 customers who park their cars in the QuickPark car park at the airport each year. An innovative new online reservation system developed by ParkMagic, the Irish mobile payment and wireless technology company, integrated with the Net2 access control system from Paxton Access has transformed passengers' parking experience.www.quickpark.ie is a new online reservation system developed and powered by ParkMagic. Cust...
Fixed focal length lenses from Rainbow are being used for cargo recognition at major harbours on the western seaboard.Ports including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Tacoma and Seattle are using manual iris and dc auto-iris lenses from the California-based manufacturer in assemblies created by Rainbow's client Hi-Tech Solutions. The SeeContainer product from Hi-Tech Solutions features at port recognition projects across the globe, monitoring container markings through proprietary optical...
Security specialist Octavian Security has been appointed by The GBA Group to provide manned guarding services for a number of its vehicle import terminals across the UK. The GBA Group is one of the UK's largest and most recognised providers of logistical solutions to motor manufacturers and shipping lines. The appointment will involve the deployment of over 40 security officers to provide 24-hour total security for the import terminals."This is a landmark business opportunit...
During its voyage across the high seas monitoring climate change, the safety of the Danish Galathea 3 expedition was monitored by Solaris™ high-speed dome cameras. The end of April 2007 saw the return to their native soil of the 35 scientists who had set to sea the previous August for an eight-month research trip around the globe. The aim of the expedition was to gain new insights into climate change as well as investigate marine animal and plant life.In addition to being docum...
The Challenge The company provides specialist aviation services to regional airlines, business and commercial aviation companies, including fuelling, ground handling, maintenance and fuel purchasing. The operation manages in excess of 13,000 air traffic movements annually - comprehensive and reliable security is therefore a major requirement. Martin Gould of system installers CAMS Fire & Security PLC explains: "The new aviation hangar has allowed the flight support operator to meet i...
Motorised zoom lenses from Rainbow have been installed at Bogotá Airport, Colombia. The 15-300mm units were selected for the quality of their telephoto performance, compact size and ability to operate amid high levels of dust and fumes. The lenses are allowing air traffic control and security staff to follow vehicle and passenger movement on aprons and runways as well as monitoring for intrusion through the perimeter fence. In several sectors the Rainbow units are being used...
The reality of our vulnerability after the terrorist attacks on America and more recently in London caused people to rethink the safety of travel. Since then the airline industry and airport authorities have implemented radical changes to ensure everybody's safety.The job of Mr. Huw Davies, Head of Security at Bristol International Airport, has become more important than ever, as he is responsible for the safety of thousands of people every day. Bristol International Airport is the S...
NIAR uses IP video as a powerful monitoring tool in aviation testing - saving time, night staffing needs, and physical risks to personnel."I appreciate the Milestone-Axis IP video surveillance solution because it is a 300% improvement on the visual monitoring capabilities in our work. The off-shift test monitoring is the number one usage for us. It can also be dangerous for the operators when they are looking at windshields or fuselage under pressure. So instead of risking...
"Due to heightened security measures..." This, sadly, is becoming an all too familiar announcement at airports, train stations, ports and harbours all over the world. In light of recent events in Glasgow and London authorities are forced to take an even closer look at the systems providing security and safety for the passengers and workers within the airport terminals. A very good example of ensuring passenger safety using the latest technology in high resolution digital imaging wi...
Keflavík International Airport, Iceland has chosen the CEM AC2000 access control system to provide advanced security management. The airport awarded the contract to approved CEM reseller, Securitas HF. Keflavík is the main international airport for Iceland and required a highly secure and reliable solution that could be customised to meet their specific environment."As the only supplier of airport-tailored access control solutions, the CEM AC2000 system was ideal for K...
Frequent travellers from the UK and abroad can benefit from a faster, simpler way to pass through immigration control as new technology is launched at Heathrow Terminals 1-4, Manchester Terminals 1 and 2, and Gatwick North. Panasonic's Iris Recognition Camera System, the BM-ET330A Series utilises biometric technology enabling registered passengers to pass through passport control quickly and easily in a more secure way than ever before. The BM-ET330A provides high-precision individual aut...
Sophisticated digital video surveillance technology and long-range passive infrared detectors from ADPRO™ are at the heart of a major security and health & safety installation for the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). They have been installed to protect people and equipment at the IAA's Air Traffic Control Centre (ATCC) in Shannon and six remote locations housing essential radar and communications infrastructure across the region. The IAA is a commercial State sponsored organisatio...
MITIE was recently appointed to provide aviation guarding services during the recent high profile visit to the UK by the Emperor and Empress of Japan.A team of 3 officers from MITIE Security's specialist aviation and transportation division were assigned to provide a dedicated 24-hour guarding service to protect and secure the Imperial flight during its three-day stop over at London Heathrow Airport.This short-term agreement builds upon a 12-year relationship between Japanese Flag Carrier JA...
IP Video security systems manufacturer IndigoVision has completed an integrated system at Doha International Airport (DIA) in Qatar consisting of over 600 cameras and 200 access control points.In addition to the GE Secure Perfect access control solution used at DIA, IndigoVision's IP-Video system provides interfaces to Cardax from Gallagher and Lenel's OnGuard systems, with Software House in development. IndigoVision also freely supplies an Integration Kit to allow third party...
IP Video security systems manufacturer IndigoVision has completed an integrated system at Doha International Airport (DIA) in Qatar consisting of over 600 cameras and 200 Access Control points.In addition to the ‘GE Secure Perfect' Access Control solution used at DIA, IndigoVision's IP-Video system provides interfaces to ‘Cardax' and ‘Lenel OnGuard' systems, with ‘Software House' in development. IndigoVision also freely supplies an Integration Ki...
COE Ltd, the UK designer of advanced video surveillance systems, has completed a project to extend and update the control and transmissions systems for a 300 camera upgrade for Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia. This upgrade is based on COE's high capacity fibre optic video transmission and CCTV control technology. The contract, won through competitive tender, included additional cameras and strategic Control Rooms to ensure continuous monitoring throughout the airport.COE...
BAA selects Navtech after four-month operational trialsA major contract win by UK-based independent radar systems specialist, Navtech Radar, underscores the critical importance that safety and security plays in international air travel.Navtech Radar has won a strategically important contract for its W800 Automatic Surveillance system with the largest UK airports operator, BAA plc. The system will be installed at Heathrow Airport where it will provide continuous automatic surveillance of ar...
Senai International Airport, one of Malaysia's fastest growing airport hubs, has installed IndigoVision's IP Video technology to provide site-wide CCTV surveillance. The Airport is located at the southern gateway of the Malaysian Peninsula in one of the country's strategic development zones, the newly launched Iskandar Development Region. The airport has both a passenger terminal and a separate logistics and cargo complex, with plans to handle 2 million tonnes of cargo a...
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