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with infrared lenses to also ensure
proper operation at night.
Choosing thermal imaging was
justified by its ability to deliver
quality images day and night,
even in harsh weather condi-
tions. Securing the site has a dual
purpose: both pre-generation of
alarms when a vehicle stops out-
side the gates, but also generation
of alarms in the event of intrusion
into the site. The thermal cameras'
video stream is analysed by an
Acic video solution in an effort
to optimise the security perim-
eter, while mobile domes allow
verification of alarms generated by
video analysis. The dome cameras
actually focus on detection zones
automatically, via software. To
assist the operator during verifica-
tion, the detection information
from the Acic software superim-
pose onto images from the cam-
eras, allowing operators to quickly
understand the detection source.
24 hours a day
Images are recorded, stored and
can be viewed at any future point
in time in order to verify any
potential intrusion or to provide
evidence, as required. IRE has ex-
plicitly chosen this type of camera
in order to detect an intrusion or
trespassing, while guaranteeing a
solution that works in all weather
conditions, and that minimizes
false alarms. Only authorised
personnel may view surveillance
imagery on the wall of images,
which displays videos from site
cameras, or on a PC, access to
which is password protected.
The cameras are operational 24
hours a day, allowing for optimal
responsiveness.
Jean-François Delaigle, CEO
of Acic commented: "In this pro-
ject we were strong thanks to the
excellent partnership with Genetec
and Axis. Together, our products
give one of the best video-based
perimeter protection solutions
on the market. We continuously
invest in the collaboration with
technology partners, and we have
just recently released the most
complete ACAP security applica-
tion for Axis cameras." n
tion project, each part of the
system complements the other
parts, creating a very advanced
security solution. The combina-
tion of high quality cameras,
integrated with access control and
a high performance, intelligent
video surveillance led to a signifi-
cant reduction in false alarms and
security incidents, compared to
the previous system. Performance
evaluations were conducted
over a period of three months,
and evidence clearly shows that
the results perfectly match the
performance commitment made
by Acic and its integrator, Digital,
i.e., less than one false alarm per
week, per camera.
Visiting American experts
have congratulated the Institute's
management team on the quality
of the implemented security
measures. They stated that the
IRE meets and in many cases
even exceeds international re-
quirements in terms of physical
protection.
"We are very pleased with
the image analysis technologies
selected, dedicated to perim-
eter protection. This selection
was based on a comparison of
various products' performance
results. Deployment by Digital
and Acic went exceedingly well,
and we achieved extremely high
performance results, as required
in the RFP," says Philippe De
Clerck, a consultant at Robrechts
Thienpont Security Consultancy
located in Overijse, Belgium.
Many different cameras
Digital has installed Axis
cameras both inside and outside
various buildings, and is also
responsible for alarm and site ac-
cess control system management
via Genetec Security Center,
a unified security system. The
cameras are in fixed position
and allow continuous monitor-
ing of activity in sensitive areas
within buildings. As for the
exterior cameras, they have been
positioned throughout the entire
site perimeter. They consist
of fixed thermal cameras and
mobile, visible domes equipped
had to be strengthened with the
enactment of new regulations.
In order to be able to remedy
the old system's deficiencies, IRE
executives decided to deploy what-
ever resources deemed necessary.
To that end, the old CCTV equip-
ment was replaced by purchasing
and installing IP cameras from
Axis with a very advanced software
management and recording system
in Genetec Omnicast, combined
with video analysis by Acic
Activitydetection, to improve site
security. The new system had to
allow security personnel to moni-
tor and analyse access control and
intrusion alarms.
Fewer false alarms
Throughout this perimeter protec-
IRE is a world producer of radio-
active elements used in nuclear
medicine, whose primary mission
is to contribute to public health
and environmental protection.
Established in 1971, the Institute
has about 140 employees at its
site in Fleurus, Belgium, of which
more than 80 percent are scientific
or technical experts.
Security is important
IRE attaches great importance to
the safety of its workers, citizens
and the environment, which is
why it is committed to following
administrative procedures devel-
oped by regulators such as AFCN
(the Belgian Federal Nuclear
Management Agency). Recently
however, the security of the site
technology
in application
Belgiannuclearsitesecured
witheffectiveperimeterprotection
The Institute of Radioactive elements (IRe), located
in Fleurus, Belgium, has been equipped with an
advanced security system providing high security.
Thermal and mobile cameras combined with a video
analysis solution reinforce site security in terms of pe-
rimeter protection, access management and internal
security via a comprehensive security platform.
IRE is a Belgian
nuclear site located
In Fleurus, with high
demands regarding
security.