Advanced Research & Technology Ltd

NetWatch Surveillance Products

Application Areas in Energy Conversion and Distribution

General

The use of Video Intelligence and networked video means remote installations can be monitored from multiple locations, reducing reliance on single operators and on point to point communications.

Thermal Imaging cameras provide a 24 hour surveillance capability with the added advantage that 'hot spots' in plant or equipment can be detected, calibrated and used to set an alarm condition when user defined criteria are met.

Oil and Gas

Wells, Pipelines, Terminals, Refineries can all benefit from the added security of Video Intelligence, linked with Thermal Cameras and networked video systems. Advances in cameras and digital video processing allow long range day and night surveillance. Potential intruders can be detected and tracked. NetWatch can give range, bearing and absolute map reference for tracked targets.

Electricity

All forms of generation and distribution can be monitored for intruders and for 'hot spots' in plant or equipment. Existing IT infrastructure can be used to carry video data and control signals. Intruders can be detected even where there are long perimeters and no fences. TI cameras have been shown to be effective at long range in a wide variety of weather conditions, day and night.

We believe NetWatch, when fitted with TI cameras, provides the best system available for the protection of the high value assets used in power generation and distribution.

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