Airports

Today air traffic is the fastest growing means by which travellers and freight make journeys around the world.  Airport authorities have the critical task of ensuring the safety of passengers, security of commercial assets, apprehending of criminals terrorists and illegal immigrants and goods, and the effective operation of the airport.  All terrorist activities have set the precedent for new levels of airport security around the world.

Airports must be able to discover and deal with potential security and operational problems therefore surveillance in the airport environments can improve:

  • National security
    • Deter threats from terrorism
    • Contain illegal immigration
    • Reduce smuggling and drug trafficking
  • Airport security
    • Response to vandalism
    • Theft and misconduct
    • Detection of unattended baggage
    • Vehicle detection
    • Emergency response to major incidents
    • Response to unauthorised access
  • Passenger security and safety
    • Protect passengers and their belongings
    • Dealing with overcrowding
    • Response to passengers in distress
  • Terminal operational efficiency
    • Response to queues
    • Baggage handling issues - internal and external
  • Multi-agency response
    • Co-ordination of fire, police and ambulance services
  • Project expenditure
    • Lower cabling costs
    • Network availability
    • System integration