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closely with FLIR and SJC to fine-tune the system for optimal functionality.
“With such an aggressive schedule, Ojo Technology was instrumental in seeing the PIDS solution deployment through,” said Daniel Gundlach, vice president and gen- eral manager of security at FLIR. “Like- wise, the collaboration, technical skill and ingenuity among the FLIR, SJC and Ojo teams was remarkable and a key reason why the project is such a success.”
“The success of a technical solution like the San Jose Airport PIDS project is de- pendent upon a strong partnership among all participants—from FLIR as the manu- facturer to the integrator to the end user,” said Neil Roberts, FLIR security director for the PIDS deployment. “In this case, all parties were committed to seeing this proj- ect through to the end and addressing any technical needs that arose along the way.”
Solution Functionality
and Impact
The advanced FLIR PIDS solution is designed to deliver superior threat recog- nition and response. Upon detection of an object approaching the fence line, the FC-Series ID thermal camera, initiates an analytic alarm hand-off to the PT-Series camera for auto-tracking. The FLIR HD cameras provide a color visual of the target for identification and verification. Through Latitude VMS, security opera- tors manage response capabilities such as alarm functions, notifications and real- time interactive alarm maps.
“SJC has used FLIR cameras and Lati- tude products for many years,” Lockhart said. “We appreciate our FLIR end-to-end solution and the ability to expand our cur- rent camera system with new perimeter cameras to enhance our current video monitoring and provide additional perim- eter intrusion detection.”
A defining feature of the airport’s PIDS solution was that all technology components were provided by FLIR, which created an advantage for integra- tion and solution performance.
“An all-FLIR system provided a tight integration to accomplish the goal of heightening security for the airport,” Castle said. “In theory, an open platform software management system can accom- modate a variety of camera manufacturers and models in addition to ancillary secu- rity systems such as access control, intru- sion alarms, public address and intercom systems, and blue light emergency phones.
“However, in actuality, the integration of various third-party components can be challenging as different brands of firmware in varying camera models and manufactur- ers don’t always provide consistent levels of performance, such as resolution and other features,” Castle said. “This can be avoided entirely by deploying one end-to-end solu- tion from a single manufacturer.”
“The upfront, and early design ser- vices that FLIR offers through sales sup- port engineers and through our Raven Site Planning Tool help reduce the risk of non-conformance and ensure design stays on budget,” Roberts said. “The end result is optimal system performance and peace of mind. At FLIR, we strive to be the air- port’s trusted partner not just for today’s security needs, but also for the future.”
The integrator described additional benefits of the FLIR solution and its ulti- mate impact on airport operations.
“The solution provides ongoing visibil- ity of vehicle and cycling traffic along the outer fence line, as well as the movement of aircraft, cargo loaders, delivery trucks and service vehicles within the perimeter,” Castle said. “Bottom line is that the safety of passengers, airline employees and ser- vice workers is greatly enhanced, and the expanded situational awareness gives the airport more options for responding to potential areas of concern.”
Future Plans
Having successfully implemented a robust FLIR PIDS solution to protect the airport perimeter, SJC plans to execute more secu- rity improvements on the interior side of the airport.
SJC has a robust network of secu- rity cameras throughout ticketing areas, Transportation Security Administration entry points, terminals, concourses and additional newly built airport areas. The airport is continually evaluating camera locations for upgrades to newer equipment to provide increased coverage or higher resolution camera views. Storage archivers and updated client workstations are also planned for as budgets get approved.
By partnering with FLIR, SJC is able to use the most advanced technology available on the market to provide safety solutions and ensure the airport remains a thriving transportation hub that attracts new travelers.
Daniel Gundlach is the General Manager of Crticial Infrastructure at FLIR Systems Inc.
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