Airports & Ports Security Applications - Case studies

The ASR systems will replace the 30-year-old radars which were used until now in military air traffic control The modernization of air traffic control at German military airfields through the installation of the ASR-S (Aerodrome Surveillance Radar, Series) by Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security (EBS), in future HENSOLDT, has gained in momentum. The delivery of an ASR system to the German Air Force’s technical training center South (Untermeitingen) at Lagerlechfeld...

Kentec’s Syncro XT+ control panels are a leading multi-area addressable extinguishant control panel solution A new life safety system based around Kentec’s Syncro XT+ addressable extinguishing control panel technology is being installed in the new 4 billion Kroner (Euro 407m) terminal at Norway’s Bergen Flesland International Airport. Bergen Flesland’s new terminal will treble the airport’s capacity and will include a new dedicated train line co...

Dublin Airport provides on-site maintenance facilities for many of the hundreds of aircrafts that use it every day Presented with the requirement to provide a security installation for refurbished offices associated with a busy aircraft maintenance facility at Dublin Airport, Gallant Security Systems selected SiPass Entro access control equipment from Vanderbilt Security Products as the basis for its solution. This range of equipment was chosen because of its excellent track r...

The images of the video cameras are viewed on a dedicated PC inside the admission gate of each parking lot 13 parking lots throughout Italy; 1,500 entries and 10,000 parked vehicles per day, for a yearly total of 550,000 cars. These are the Park to Fly numbers, the famous private parking network organized at the major Italian airport hubs: including Milano Malpensa and Linate, Orio al Serio, Bologna, Verona, Rome, Turin, Pisa, and Catania. The quality of the services offered...

Maxxess eFusion solution helps AirPortr to meet the airline industry’s security demands To make life easier for airline passengers, US-based security specialist Maxxess has delivered an innovative surveillance solution for travel technology company AirPortr at three London airports – paving the way to expand the pioneering luggage transfer service worldwide. The AirPortr service is the first of its kind in Europe. It provides an easy, convenient way to transfer lu...

The SOTER RS is a low dosage full body scanner which combines ultra-low radiation with maximum visibility A racketeering scheme at Maryland’s largest state prison, The Eastern Correctional Institution (ECI) in Westover, USA was uncovered following a tipoff from a prison guard. On September 29th, 2016, 80 people including 18 correctional officers, 35 inmates, and 27 “outside facilitators” (someone on the outside that delivered goods to the correctional office...

Hundreds of network cameras and Dahua speed domes have been adopted by LAN airline Background LAN airline, one of the most important airline companies in Latin America, is based in Lima, Peru. The airline company operates scheduled domestic and international services, controlling over seventy percent of the domestic market. Its main base and maintenance center are located in Jorge Chávez International Airport, Lima, which is a significant transfer hub and aviation infr...

OPTEX’s REDSCAN analyzes speed, size and distance of object within 30m radius and is unaffected by lighting conditions Take off for new detector of flying passports An international airport in Europe has been chosen to conduct trials regarding the best equipment to detect documents that are being passed or thrown over the passport control area in order to achieve illegal entry; something that has been noticed in airports worldwide. Authorities at the airport have previ...

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 reduc...

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...

The multi-phase project included installing 54 links as part of the first phase Siklu, a provider of millimeter wave solutions, announced it was selected by the Port of Long Beach to provide the wireless connectivity solution for its video surveillance network and multi-gigabit wireless for its core network, as part of a multi-phase project.The project is being overseen by the Port of Long Beach Security Division, which was recently awarded a federal grant to fund security upg...

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,...

Once the initial Vicon system was in place, the airport upgraded and incorporated new technologies Minneapolis Airport proves that slow and steady acquisition wins the technology race with Vicon’s expandable video systems. For the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, simply wanting a better camera system wasn’t enough. They wanted a system they could build on, over an extended period of time, without replacing the existing infrastructure. They found that sys...

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...

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...

The MOBOTIX system has provided a durable, efficient and powerful surveillance system for Interislander Interislander travels the Cook Strait between the North and South Islands of New Zealand and is one of the most spectacular cruises in the world. The 92 km journey between Wellington and Picton is one of New Zealand’s most iconic tourist experiences. The service operates three ships, carrying passengers, their vehicles, rail and commercial freight: Arahura, Arater...

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 &...

 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 administratio...

As the UK's busiest Cruise Port, and home to the second largest container port in the UK, the Port of Southampton believes it is imperative to provide relevant video surveillance across its large property portfolio. Every day, a huge volume of passengers and cargo pass through the Port, including travelers on some of the world’s largest cruise ships and the majority of motor vehicles exported from the UK, which arrive at the Port by train and transporter. VIcon Expansion Throughout P...

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 approximatel...

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 Morp...

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 make video images from heat, letting security operators see clearly in total darkness and in poor weather Introduction The Port of Portland services over 800 vessel calls each year, accounting for over 14 million tons of ocean-going cargo. A complex of four marine terminals, the Port processes a diverse mix of cargo including bulk, breakbulk, containers, and automobiles. Terminal operations continue night and day, and all year round, so the security infrastructu...

The FLIR HRC-S MS thermal imaging camera installed at the Port of Ravenna is one of the most innovative and powerful night vision systems Thanks to its strategic geographical position in the north-east of Italy, on the Adriatic Sea, the Port of Ravenna is an Italian leader in commercial trade with the East Mediterranean and the Black Sea. It plays an important role in trade with the Middle and Far East. The Port of Ravenna is one of the major Italian ports as far as break bulk...

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...

SeeTec management solutions allow integration and usage of a great amount of cameras Introduction Altas Ambarli is the largest port of Turkey and an important hub between the Black Sea Region and the Far East. The Kumport terminal, which is located near Istanbul on the European side of the Bosphorus, is an active part of the port since 1994. Thanks to its steadily rising turnover and coincidental investments in human resources and technology, it has become one of the most...

New video surveillance enables airport to manage both new IP cameras and current analog 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 Sensorm...