Airport security - Case studies

Coldstore integrates with Titan Vision, an open standard, multi-vendor capable PSIM running at Shannon Airport Visual Management Systems and Veracity, a provider of innovative, intelligent solutions that solve real-world IP video challenges in transmission, storage and display have announced a new installation of its Coldstore surveillance storage system at Shannon Airport. The system is helping to dramatically improve the reliability of CCTV recording while significantly redu...

The Hefei Xinqiao Airport uses Qognify's VMS to monitor, manage & record activity within the terminal for enhanced security Qognify, formerly NICE Security, announced that Hefei Xingiao International Airport is expanding use of its Video Management System (VMS). Originally implemented in 2010, airport officials are scaling the Qognify solution as the airport increases flight volumes domestically and internationally. Improved operational efficiency Hefei Xinqiao Internati...

With the new integration, it is possible to send notifications directly from Situator's Quick Launch bar Qognify, formerly NICE Security, announced the successful integration of its leading Situation Management/PSIM solution, Situator, with Everbridge for Miami International Airport (MIA). The integration between the systems combines the real-time knowledge of an unfolding situation from Situator with Everbridge's incident management and critical communications capabilities,...

With Surveon’ s comprehensive surveillance product lines the service provider can monitor important working areas at any time Surveon announces that the worldwide service provider for airline catering and provisioning, has adopted Surveon’s IP surveillance solutions as their partner for security application. With Surveon’ s comprehensive surveillance product lines, including high-resolution network cameras, professional megapixel recorders and enterprise-leve...

JCI chose VessRAID because of the large storage capacity it offered and the incredible flexibility it provided Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) is one of the largest building automation companies in the world focused on system integrations for big buildings, including creating safe and secure environments through high-performance video surveillance solutions. JCI works with the world’s premier manufacturers, including PROMISE Technology, to provide their customers with the hi...

Delta Scientific, manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, has announced that Delta Scientific mobile and fixed certified crash barriers are providing day to day security, protecting people and property in prominent facilities around the world. That includes 160 U.S. embassies and consulates in 130-plus countries as well as those of the United Kingdom and other nations. In the United States alone, Delta secures over 110 Federal bui...

  Scan-X Security solutions will help protect high profile patrons and visitors to the National Assembly Scan-X Security, specialists in security screening, security x-ray machines and metal detection archways, landed a deal to secure the National Assembly of Wales in order to protect high profile patrons and visitors to their main site. The Aldridge based security firm operates globally and has invested over £250,000 over the last twelve months following year on y...

The Houston exit lane breach control solution alerts officials when an object or passenger tries to enter restricted areas Tyco Integrated Security, the leading security systems integrator, recently installed a video-enabled exit lane breach control system designed to help automate security at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Tyco aviation security experts will highlight the solution at the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Conference &...

Qognify’s video surveillance solutions have been an essential element of Hongqiao Airport security Qognify, formerly NICE Security, today announced that Hongqiao Airport in Shanghai, China, is marking the seventh anniversary since its implementation of Qognify’s Video Management Solution. Airport management has leveraged the security solution’s stability and versatility to expand its role further, to ensure smooth airport operations.  Tranportation gro...

 Fisheye cameras provide excellent megapixel image quality for 360° surveillance of the airport  Airport operation is one of the most complex tasks by nature as it involves aircrafts, cargos, passengers, luggage and store operation in one huge area. With so many people and things bustling around, security is the top priority for every section from check-in areas and passport control areas to runways in the airport. Surveon airport solutions help the administrati...

SightSensors are thermal cameras with integrated video analytics, automatically detecting intruders Airport security has been greatly enhanced for Torp Sandefjord Airport, Norway through the deployment of SightLogix smart thermal intrusion detection cameras. Installed in 2014, the solution has been providing long-range, automated protection over key areas of the airport. Airport security risks As a popular alternative to Oslo Airport, Torp Sandefjord serves approximately 1.5...

The use of Through Body Scanners in prisons is regarded as effective way of countering smuggling of contraband material The incredible story of a grandmother smuggling drugs into prison highlights in very stark terms the problems faced by correctional establishments worldwide. The woman faces four drug related charges after admitting attempting to smuggle drugs into a Canadian maximum security prison where her son is an inmate. Three packages containing, methamphetamine, hero...

Stratech’s iFerretTM will be installed at the Orlando International Airport for the pilot test The Stratech Group Limited (Stratech or the Group) announced that its flagship iFerretTM intelligent Airfield/Runway Surveillance and Foreign Object & Debris (FOD) Detection System has been selected for performance assessment of a cost effective surveillance system to track aircraft and ground vehicle movements in areas other than runways. These places include taxiway cross...

Morpho will supply cabin baggage X-ray systems & walkthrough metal detectors for a multilayered approach to checkpoint security Morpho (Safran), through its subsidiary Morpho Detection, recently announced a contract with U.K.’s Cornwall Airport Newquay to supply and service advanced detection solutions that screen passengers and baggage for explosives and contraband. Screening passenger baggage Following competitive tendering, Cornwall Airport Newquay selected Mor...

FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras help to make sure that no threat goes undetected Munich Airport, officially named Franz Josef Strauss Airport, is located 28 km northeast of Munich, Germany. Munich Airport is the second busiest airport in Germany in terms of passenger traffic (34.5 million in 2008), after Frankfurt International Airport. It is the 7th largest in Europe and ranks number 28 on the list of busiest airports worldwide. Within just a few years, Munich Airpo...

FLIR cameras contain Vanadium Oxide detector and produce excellent image on which the smallest of details can be seen A big sign, stating: “Diamond theft hurts us all – Don’t do it”, is one of the first things visitors see when they arrive at the small airport of Oranjemund, Namibia. Oranjemund, meaning mouth of the Orange River is situated in the far south western corner of Namibia. The town was established in 1936, following the discovery of diamonds...

The airport used FLIR Sentry II and ThermoVision Sentry II thermal imaging systems to upgrade security system SAGAT Turin airport in Italy recently decided to increase its security even further by installing FLIR Systems thermal imagers. The airfield lies next to a military facility and the problem had been to detect intrusion along the 9 km long perimeter fence in darkness, haze and fog. Even though the fence gives an alarm when someone is trying to get through, it has often...

New video surveillance enables airport to manage both new IP cameras and current analogue cameras on one integrated platform Tyco Security Products has announced that Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport in Izmir, Turkey, has chosen its unified security solution for managing live and recorded video and access control at its new 200.000 square meter domestic terminal and 2,500 space parking garage. Migration to an IP-based platform Working in conjunction with systems integrator Senso...

Xtralis VESDA was the only detector that could ensure early and reliable fire detection Xtralis VESDA VLS aspirating smoke detectors will provide fire prevention at the new Abu Dhabi International Airport Midfield Terminal Building (MTB), scheduled to open in 2017. The MTB will be the largest in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and one of the region’s most architecturally impressive structures. Xtralis VESDA & VESDA-E aspirating smoke detectors (ASD) now protect many of the...

The city officials have also discovered that the surveillance setup is useful for keeping an eye on the fuel gage via remote access The Los Banos Airport in California near Silicon Valley is operational on a 24-hour basis with automated fuel service available to customers around the clock. Security fencing surrounds the airport and access is provided to users by an automated gate. The Public Services Department of the city of Los Banos performs the airport maintenance and ope...

The ePassport will ease travelburdens &reduce waiting time by theuse of fingerprint biometric technology IRIS Corporation, inventor of the world’s first ePassport has successfully bagged a USD 22 million contract to supply the next-generation ICAO compliant ePassports to the Government of Solomon Islands. Eases travelling burdens In this new ePassport program, the Solomon Islanders will see the conversion of the manual passport book into an ePassport that is ex...

The VCA video surveillance system was designed to create an alert for passenger buses, luggage transport and supply vehicles A video surveillance system recently installed at Taoyuan International Airport, presents a sophisticated solution for a common airport problem that could prevent accidents occurring at airports all around the world. Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan is ranked 11th busiest worldwide in terms of international passenger numbers and fifth busiest...

The Soter device uses x-rays and works to uncover any contraband within the human body In September the Kuwait General Administration of Customs launched the use of Soter body scanners The new device uses x-rays and works to uncover any contraband within the human body, and it is expected to contribute to the reduction of smuggled items into the country, especially items that are hidden within the human body. System placed in two locations in Kuwait In an interview with...

PureTech provides safety and operational information via real time speed notifications and alarming on anomalies PureTech Systems® announced recently that the Tom Lantos tunnels, which officially opened in early 2013 to replace a rockslide prone portion of State Route Highway 1 known as Devil’s Slide, have been equipped with the company’s PureActiv® video analytics capability to aid in the protection and safety monitoring of the tunnels. Video surveillance...