Dallas Area Rapid Transit deploys SightLogix Intelligent Video

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has deployed the SightLogix® video intrusion detection system to provide perimeter security and prevent vandalism at the transit system's Northwest Rail Operations Facility (NWROF).  

DART
selected the SightLogix solution after a full and open competition, and Kratos Southwest
LLC won the public bid for the DART contract. Key to the project’s success was
the ability to meet an aggressive delivery schedule on time and within the
available budget. Together with SightLogix, Kratos worked with a number of
groups within DART to meet compliance requirements related to emergency
preparedness, IT, and environmental safety. 

By
deploying long-range Thermal SightSensors, DART was able to complete the
project using fewer cameras, reducing the number of poles, power and
communications required. These cost savings allowed DART to procure additional
SightSensors within the available budget and extend the security system to
cover the entire perimeter. Further cost savings were realized by deploying the
SightLogix system over DART’s wireless network, and running a "green" power system
from CDM Wireless that relies on solar energy and standby batteries, eliminating
the costs to run power and network lines under nearby railroad tracks. 

Based
on this success, DART is moving ahead with other SightLogix projects.

Thermal
SightSensors consist of a thermal imager, lens optics, electronic stabilization,
on-board image processing, video analytics software, camera control and
geospatial target tracking within a ruggedized NEMA 4X nitrogen-pressurized
housing. SightSensors detect objects at long range and operate with accuracy in
the dark, a key consideration at the DART site, which has limited and variable
lighting at night. Due to SightLogix’ open standards approach, video and alarm
information was easily integrated for display onto the existing Genetec Video
Management System, minimizing the training and support for the DART personnel
who were already familiar with the Genetec system.