Many people believe that starting a CCTV project for critical infrastructure is a challenge, but when you understand the needs of each environment and clarify the monitoring objective, it becomes an easy task.
It is important to understand all the existing risks in your company so that solutions can be implemented correctly, maximizing not only the security of the location but also that of your employees and clients.
This helps to optimize all processes and aids in the foundation of strategic decisions, both in internal emergency situations and in cases of invasions or other external factors.
But now let's discover how the surveillance of critical infrastructures can be effective and cost-efficient.
Cost Savings Without Losing Quality
Thinking about the future is essential for building a video surveillance project. Will everything that is planned meet your future needs? Will you need to add any equipment? Are today's integrations sufficient?
Everything changes, and the needs of your business will also change, which is why it is important to invest in economical, flexible equipment and software with various integration possibilities.
Imagine a large loading and unloading area, for example; it will have various integrated solutions. Whether it’s cameras with horns to monitor and guide vehicles regarding circulation in the area or cameras with access control systems to identify who is entering the environment.
There are many challenges that may arise along the way, and preparing for them can prevent a lot of headaches, so let's present some scenarios and their possible solutions.
Monitoring Large Areas
For these environments, investing in radars can be an excellent option, as they use electromagnetic waves to detect people and objects, identifying their location, speed, and direction.
It can be combined with the Axis Optimizer for Milestone XProtect to create an electronic fence capable of detecting abnormalities in the perimeter and triggering events automatically.
Moreover, it can be integrated with PTZ cameras so that when an event is generated, the camera moves and monitors the object according to the information sent by the radar.
Extra: The Axis Optimizer for Milestone XProtect was developed by Axis to optimize the usability of cameras, providing important plug-ins that help unlock functionalities and features of Axis devices in XProtect.
Monitoring Flammable Materials
Thermal cameras are perfect for this type of monitoring as they have a sensor that allows for surveillance of the area through the thermal radiation emitted by materials.
Their continuous use provides graphs and indicators of the environment's health, enabling the creation of risk analysis reports and improvements for workplace safety.
It is worth noting that many models require a CR – Certificate of Registration – to be sold, but Axis offers some models free of this certificate, such as the Q1942-E with 10mm and Q2901-E with 9mm.
Monitoring Low Traffic Areas
Staying informed about everything happening in large infrastructures is not always easy; some areas may end up going unnoticed, especially those with low traffic that can be “forgotten.”
To ensure there are no concerns regarding the surveillance of these environments, we have Axis Object Analytics – an intelligent technology capable of detecting and classifying humans and objects present in the scene.
With it, you can create a virtual line, and each time a person or object crosses this area, an alarm will be triggered, and the operator will be notified. But there’s no need to worry; it can also distinguish false alarms such as shadows, swaying leaves, or small moving objects.
Horns can also be integrated so that when an event occurs, the operator can press a button to notify the intruder that they are being monitored – and often this procedure is enough to prevent further measures from being necessary.
How to Identify Your Project's Needs
When there is no technical knowledge, identifying your project's needs can be a bit difficult. Therefore, it is important to hire a specialized and trustworthy company to assist you.
And for this mission, we are here! We will provide all the support you need to understand the real needs of your business, making customized integrations with a high degree of sophistication. Come get a quote with us!
