by Shane Henson — February 3, 2012—SightLogix’s SightSensor thermal camera system recently received validation of its accuracy by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which was testing the current security capabilities at several airports.
According to SightLogix officials, an evaluation by the TSA has confirmed 100% video analytics accuracy of the SightSensor thermal camera system in the challenging environment typical of many airports, including at New York’s Buffalo Niagara International Airport. According to the TSA’s first report, the “evaluation team performed over 900 scenarios, of which every alarm instance was accurately reported” on the SightLogix perimeter security system.
The SightLogix system tested included Thermal SightSensor video analytics cameras for detecting and tracking intrusions over large areas and SightTracker PTZ controllers to automatically steer Pelco cameras to zoom and follow detected targets. Fixed Thermal SightSensors were installed to protect critical regions of the perimeter and to provide automated monitoring to detect people or vehicles moving from the public side toward the runway. Cameras were positioned to provide additional surveillance across multiple access gates and portions of the perimeter that are adjacent to public roadways. Video and alarm data was networked to a central monitoring station via fiber-optic cable.
Buffalo airport officials also report cost savings with the SightLogix video analytics solution compared to competing technologies, based upon SightLogix’ longer range coverage, reducing the number of poles, trenching and communications. The use of Thermal SightSensors enables detection of intrusions even in complete darkness, removing the additional costs otherwise needed for illumination, say SightLogix designers.
Additionally, the TSA reports that “SightSensor target tracking capabilities were available and 100 percent functional throughout the evaluation period.” Integrating the SightSensors into the existing video management system was “smooth and without issue,” the TSA reports.
