Transportation security applications - Case studies
The installation incorporates 30 cameras to observe the traffic flow on the road, all of which are PTZ domes CCTV equipment supplied by Vanderbilt Security Products Ltd has provided a versatile and effective basis for a temporary traffic-monitoring scheme devised, installed and operated by the Serco Group on the busy A282 road (M25 south of the Dartford crossing) in Kent. The construction project has been undertaken by Coastain Ltd on behalf of the Highways Agency. The CCTV s...
Critical Infrastructure Airports, harbors and ports, railways, highways, pipelines, and bridges together make up much of the infrastructure and facilities the modern world relies upon for transportation. They are the entry and exit points for both domestic and international travel, and the critical infrastructure for the transhipment of people, freight, commodities, manufactured goods, and other cargo. Arecont Vision’s Superior Performance “Ease of installation, compatibilit...
HID Global’s improved card quality and security for licenses decreased counterfeit IDs in Bhutan HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced that its industry-leading FARGO HDP5000 printing and encoding solution has been selected by the Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA) of Bhutan, the government agency responsible for printing and issuing driver’s licenses, to meet the high-volume in driver’s license issuance dema...
Critical Infrastructure In Transportation Transportation is a complex world. City streets, bridges, highways, tunnels, seaports, airports, and rail systems all offer different challenges to the security professional seeking to protect people, cargo, commodities, and critical infrastructure. Customers around the world rely on Arecont Vision as a key part of that protection. Arecont Vision Megapixel Camera Benefits Made in USA quality, advanced technology, and field upgradable fea...
Nedap’s AEOS and Vitani’s Data Manager were both integrated into PostNord’s existing IT architecture PostNord needs to ensure that only the right people get access to each of their 1,500 branches. Thanks to AEOS they can now manage authorisations centrally and have reduced administration time dramatically. One Central Security Platform In 2009, the Danish and Swedish postal companies merged to become PostNord, which is still owned by both states and also se...
Dahua provided 1823 pieces high-resolution IP, dome, and 30x optical zoom PTZ cameras for the project When the Olympic Games come to town, the welfare of people and property are of paramount importance in both the planning process and during the event. The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro drew 500,000 foreign visitors and sold $7.5 million tickets to people who watched 10,500 athletes compete. There were 85,000 security personnel on hand, and the overall budget for secur...
SNC-XM637 minidome IP cameras have been installed into the train’s ceiling-mounted information displays No less than 1700 SNC-XM637 IP network cameras from Sony are being installed in Riyadh’s brand-new metro by Siemens and System Integrator Ruf Telematik. Especially designed for transport applications, the compact minidome camera copes effortlessly with rapidly-changing lighting conditions underground. Background Currently under construction and scheduled to ope...
Siemens and Ruf Telematik are installing about 1,700 SNC-XM637 IP network cameras from Sony in Riyadh’s brand-new metro project No fewer than 1,700 SNC-XM637 IP network cameras from Sony are being installed in Riyadh’s brand-new metro by Siemens and system integrator Ruf Telematik. Especially designed for transport applications, the compact mini-dome camera copes effortlessly with rapidly-changing lighting conditions underground. Video Surveillance Solutions For P...
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,...
The Wisenet video monitoring systems have been installed as part of a phased upgrade of the train fleet Passengers on Hull Trains will now be able to feel even safer following the decision to install video monitoring systems on the train operators’ locomotives and carriages. The Wisenet video monitoring systems have been installed as part of a phased upgrade of the train fleet with engineering work having been carried out with the assistance of Atkins Rail, one of the...
The EC-50-LHD-SLIM LED illuminated cubes used in the project is the slimmest cube in the world at only 422mm deep Slim Cube Technology from eyevis UK is helping to improve security and combat traffic congestion through the longest non-estuarial road tunnel in Britain. Worldwide audio-visual company Electrosonic chose eyevis displays for a new video wall installation in the Highways Agency control center at Hindhead Tunnel after detailed technical evaluations. eyevis DLP 50-...
Traffic volumes in rush-hours fell nearly 25 per cent below normal levels once the real-time cameras were installed Hosted video service provider NW Systems has designed and developed an 18-camera system for Durham County Council to help them monitor and manage city center traffic congestion affecting the city’s main arteries during major road works, bridge repairs and traffic signalization projects. Real-Time Views The Council’s Traffic Signals and Urban Traffic...
100 million people are expected to visit Nashik during Kumbh Mela, and security is a major concern for the Government bodies Project By The Numbers 8 hybrid video recorders 70 IP IR bullet cameras 45 IP IR dome cameras 10 IP IR PTZ cameras Kumbh Mela Kumbh Mela is one of the most sacred pilgrimage festivals of Indian and is organized at a grand scale at Nasik, Haridwar, Ujjain and Prayag. As Kumbh Mela is being celebrated after a period of 12 years in Nashik, 100 m...
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...
Bosch ensures highest quality of relevant images in extreme low light, or scenes with fast moving objects Brazilian highway operator CCR AutoBAn (Concessionária do Sistema Anhanguera Bandeirantes S.A. – Autoban) counts on video surveillance from Bosch. In his Operational Control Center more than 20 professionals monitor the highways being used by 850,000 vehicles per day. They are ready to support drivers in challenging traffic situations 24/7. In 17 years of...
The Authority plans access coverage for a total of 129 doors across multiple facilities 3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, has announced that the E-470 Public Highway Authority has deployed a 3xLOGIC access control solution throughout its network of toll booths, plazas, and other Authority buildings, including the headquarters. E-470 Public Highway Authority The E-470 Public Highway Authority is a political subdivision of the State of Col...
The SNF-7010VM 360° cameras have provided a cost-effective option for monitoring large areas Train operating company, London Midland, has invested in the latest generation of IP network video surveillance technology from Hanwha Techwin Europe in order to maintain a safe environment for passengers and staff at fourteen of its stations.London Midland, which has held the West Midlands train franchise since 2007, provides transport for over 60 million passengers each year. PAD...
Over 150 Trimec® ES6000 Hook Locks were supplied by ADI Global to the project Trimec®, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has supplied security products to a financial organization project, based in the Middle East. Trimec® Locks Securing Transit Vehicles The project required a solution for securing money in transit vehicles that are being employed for a variety of banks and financial o...
The solution includes a pair of surveillance vans deployed with guards to patrol high risk sites When Mercury Fire & Security was asked to create a fully mobile CCTV solution for Nottingham-based client Magpie Security, it turned to Hikvision to confront the triple perils of dust, vibration and the British weather. Lewis Foster, Mercury's General Manager, and Sam Futer, Technical Operations Manager at Magpie Security, provide more details on the UK's speediest surveillance...
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...
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...
George Mason's magnetic ID card system needed to be replaced with a more efficient smart card solution As the commonwealth of Virginia’s largest public university, George Mason University has a population of more than 30,000 students with nearly 5,000 facility members and 2,000 contractors on campus. Showing no signs of slowing its student enrollment, George Mason is a rapidly expanding campus with new facilities and residential halls under construction, and new services...
The Boon Edam Swinglane 900 uses a single, swinging panel of glass to control the flow of authorized users Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, recently announced that Shell Chemical LP, located in Deer Park, Texas, has installed seven Boon Edam Swinglane 900 turnstiles to improve access control between their administrative building and the production facility. Securing Access Points To Building The decision to install Boon...
By implementing Nedap SENSIT sensors with Green Center parking guidance system, traffic flow in Tri-City has increased vastly Tri-City, consisting of the Polish cities of Gdansk, Sopot and Gdynia, introduced the TRISTAR project to improve traffic efficiency. Nedap’s parking sensors are installed to maximize the utilization of the existing on-street parking capacity. TRISTAR Project For Traffic Management In Tri-City Tri-City is the urban area situated on the Baltic coa...
FLIR thermal imaging cameras are pivotal pieces of equipment for effective traffic signal control and road monitoring As the amount of cars on our roads is perpetually increasing, the demand for accurate traffic monitoring and roadway surveillance systems is rising correspondingly. Such systems need to operate 24/7, without pause. CCTV cameras are often used for this purpose, but these cameras have severe limitations when it comes to nighttime operation. They are also subj...
SeeTec Cayuga offers unlimited ways of interfacing the software combined with flexible administration and an intuitive ease of use "Trust us!" – Munich City Utilities' (Stadtwerke München - SWM) motto is an important part of the corporate culture. SWM, as the holding company of Munich’s Transport Corporation (MVG), is also responsible for the safety of 544 million passengers each year. This entails the railway network with more than 100 kilometers of track...
Customer Jebel Ali Port is the flagship port of DP World, a leader in international marine terminal operations and development, logistics and related services. The port is the world's largest man-made harbor and the largest container port between Rotterdam and Singapore. Located 35 kilometers to the southwest of Dubai on the United Arab Emirates Arabian Gulf coast, the port’s strategic geographic location has enabled it to act as a maritime link between the Middle East and the western hem...
VCA analytics performs security and people counting, using single set of ‘rules’ that reflects operational requirements of station The recent installation of an integrated video surveillance system at Wuxi East Railway Station in China is an excellent example of how video analytics can encompass security and people counting to help the railway sector introduce efficiencies and save lives. The Wuxi East Railway Station is served by the 1,318-kilometre long Beijing&...
SAEMES decided to apply the SeeTec License Plate Recognition at two test locations 365 days a year, the French metropolis Paris is heavily frequented by tourists, commuters from the surrounding area and business travelers from all over the world. This inevitably leads to an overload of public transport and urban roads, and also puts a heavy strain on the parking situation. For almost 35 years, one of the largest provider of parking places in Paris SAEMES – Sociét&...
The Transit Center decided on MOBOTIX cameras because of cost efficiencies delivered by its decentralized approach to surveillance technology Customer The Municipality of Anchorage Downtown Bus Transit Center is the main cog in a 14-route bus system that serves the metropolitan area of Anchorage as well as its surrounding suburbs. As the termination point for many routes, including commuters from the city outskirts, Anchorage transportation workers estimate 3,000 riders per d...
