ARINC Installing Video Surveillance on Maryland Transit Rail LinesNovember 8, 2007
Under a contract partially funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, ARINC Incorporated is designing, integrating, and installing advanced video monitoring equipment at strategically selected stations of the Baltimore Metro Subway, the Baltimore Light Rail system, and the MARC train service. ARINC’s design for systems and integration was completed and approved earlier this year. The company is well into the installation process and expects to finish all the work by early 2008. The remotely controlled cameras are focused on rail station platforms, surrounding areas, and valuable equipment. The system feeds a stream of video images to a central monitoring facility. The new system uses “video analytics” to scan the incoming images and detect unusual movement or suspicious activity. The video analytics software is designed to recognize events such as intrusion or anyone leaving behind a suspicious package. The system will save images captured for a period of time for future analysis. The surveillance system includes multi-screen workstations that allow operators to view a map of the MTA system and navigate through multiple levels at each station to select a camera for viewing on a main screen. From the main view, operators can select additional camera views that allow them to monitor the details of the surrounding area. ARINC Incorporated, a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group, provides communications, engineering and integration solutions for commercial, defense and government customers worldwide. Headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland with regional offices in London and Singapore, ARINC is ISO 9001:2000 certified. Release: 07-191 Brand Management & Communications |
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