The more we look at aircraft and airport security the more we are concerned and believe that more can be done – it can! The system's unique mobile video technology can make a real difference in this vital field in the following ways:
Whats so special about the technology?
Whats so special about the technology?
- It can transmit live video at very low bandwidth (from 9.6kbps) with a low power requirement. It uses the same uplink that you use on an aircraft to call home i.e. Inmarsat
- Delivers live video to ground operations using existing aircraft infrastructure and antennae.
- It is totally secure, it can't be viewed by unauthorised and prying eyes
- The technology is built and operated to military and intelligence standards
- High resolution images can be transmitted. This allows superior quality images to be made instantly available to read labels, for facial recognition, for determining stress levels.
- The video capability can be used to assist in medical emergencies and operating procedures.
- Live feeds from body worn cameras can be used to enable covert activity.
- The cameras, Pan, Zoom and Tilt (PTZ) controls can be operated by the pilot, flight crew, officers or medical staff on the ground.
- Live video from the aircraft can securely be viewed anywhere in the world on authorised terminals, laptops and smart phones.
- It can be used by low flying helicopters or drones and by passenger airliners at maximum flying speed.
- The live feeds can be securely viewed by security officials around the world i.e. Met Police, MI5, FBI, Interpol etc without any degradation in quality.
- The pilot and flight crew can view passenger areas without leaving their stations.
- The technology can use existing industry standard cameras.
- It uses propriety software to avoid security lapses and it's British!
Security in the Air
Today's technology allows live video from inside aircraft whilst in flight. This enables security personnel on the ground to view 'real time' what's happening on the aircraft. This could be critical if:
Today's technology allows live video from inside aircraft whilst in flight. This enables security personnel on the ground to view 'real time' what's happening on the aircraft. This could be critical if:
- A passenger suddenly becomes threatening.
- An immediate decision is needed on passenger safety.
- A piece of equipment needs to be viewed by personnel on the ground.
- A doctor is needed to view and advise the crew.
- A highjacking is in progress.
- A review of passenger movement and incidents need to be made.
- A passenger needs to be made aware that he is under 'live' observation and he/she should sit down and remain calm.
- An aircraft emergency requires input from the ground.
- Extra security and protection is required for follow passengers and staff.
Improving Airport Security
There have been plenty of exposures covering serious security lapses at airports in the UK and abroad. The system can improve matters by:
There have been plenty of exposures covering serious security lapses at airports in the UK and abroad. The system can improve matters by:
- Providing live security video from mobile units - ideal for aircraft approach and landing area surveillance which could be some distance from the airport perimeter.
- Providing live video from mobile units from events, demonstrations etc.
- Links mobility to sophisticated CCTV surveillance i.e. unauthorised movement, heat detection, etc.
- Video protection at remote sights i.e. fuel dumps, chemical storage, field equipment etc.
- Improved perimeter security linking fixed and mobile live video.
- Providing live video to airport security officials on smart phones throughout the airport and from any location - 24/7 capability.
- Enabling live mobile video from airport to destination for covert activity re personnel or goods.
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