Gizmos that will make airports safer

Intruder alarms, perimeter security, boom barriers, turnstile gates, dog squads, DFMDs, prefabricated watch towers... if this sounds like Big Brother watching, you’re right. Only, Big Brother is at the airport. As Indian airports gear up to become world class, security, be it with government agencies such as the CISF or with private companies, is getting a makeover of international standards.
"By 2010, all airports in India will have high-tech gadgets installed. In fact, by next year, metro airports will definitely be of international standards and electronic security gadgets will be the latest," says a top CISF source. "Our responsibility will grow too, as will our workforce at airports by 50% in the coming years. Presently, there are some 11,000 CISF personnel at various airports in India." With terrorists having used aviation infrastructure to carry out nefarious plans, discretion is the better part of valour here.
While the CISF is involved in anti-hijacking and antiintrusion measures, private security agencies are more involved with external security such as baggage and cargo screening, aircraft guarding and patrols. Vital installations such as ATCs, runways, passenger terminal buildings and aerobridges also have to secured.
29/04/08 Economic Times

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Categories: Airports Apr 2008, Safety Apr 2008