Use case
Security Screening for Tourist Attractions and Iconic Landmarks
Tourist attractions and landmark buildings present a unique set of security challenges.
The challenge
Soft targets with symbolic value
Tourist attractions and landmark buildings present a unique set of security challenges. Because of their accessibility and symbolic value, such sites are often considered “soft targets” and potentially attractive targets for terrorist attacks. The concentration of large numbers of people creates opportunities for mass casualty attacks and the iconic nature of the location can attract significant media attention potentially creating a broader psychological impact. Many attractions cover extensive areas, making comprehensive security surveillance and access control difficult. These challenges are compounded by concerns that invasive security measures can detract from the visitor experience and may be complex and costly to operate.
- Where
- Tourist attractions and landmark buildings
- Detects
- Explosive threats and firearms, on the body and in bags
- Products
- Apstec HSR, Falcon and Falcon Plus
- Setup
- Mobile, space-saving, with outdoor options
The solution
High-throughput screening for visitors and the sites themselves
Apstec’s suite of innovative screening technology provides high-throughput, non-invasive screening solutions to detect a wide range of threats to the safety of visitors and to the contents of the buildings and structures themselves Apstec’s technology detects a wide range of threats, including explosive threats and firearms, carried on the body or in body-worn / hand-carried bags , thereby mitigating serious risks not addressed by metal detectors and simplifying search operations by potentially reducing the need for multiple systems to screen both people and their belongings. HSR’s uniquely wide portal provides the highest possible throughput and the most premium, non-invasive screening experience on the market today while Falcon and Falcon Plus provide a comprehensive security solution that is highly mobile, flexible, space-saving and supports outdoor deployment options. These solutions provide a premium visitor experience with excellent flow at the entrances combined with robust security and cost-effectiveness to meet the diverse security challenges of tourist attractions and iconic landmarks.
6,000 people / hour
screened by HSR through its uniquely wide portal
2,500 people / hour
screened by Falcon and Falcon Plus, mobile and space-saving
No stopping
Visitors keep their bags and walk through
The challenge
Why landmarks are soft targets
Tourist attractions and landmark buildings present a unique set of security challenges.
01
Accessibility and symbolic value
They are often considered soft targets and potentially attractive targets for terrorist attacks.
02
Crowds and attention
Large numbers of people create opportunities for mass casualty attacks, and iconic sites attract significant media attention.
03
Extensive areas
Many attractions cover large areas, making surveillance and access control difficult.
04
Visitor experience and cost
Invasive security can detract from the visit and be complex and costly to operate.
How it works
Screening for visitors and the sites themselves
Apstec’s technology detects explosive threats and firearms carried on the body or in body-worn and hand-carried bags.
HSR’s uniquely wide portal
The highest possible throughput
The most premium, non-invasive screening experience on the market today, for the busiest entrances.
Falcon and Falcon Plus
Mobile, flexible, space-saving
A comprehensive security solution that supports outdoor deployment options.
People and bags together
Fewer systems to run
Screening people and their belongings at once may reduce the need for multiple systems.
Proven at significant sites
Major events and buildings
HSR has been deployed widely with exhibitions, major events, hotels, concert venues, places of worship, government buildings and other significant sites.
For the site
Robust security, a premium visit
Excellent flow at the entrances combined with robust security and cost-effectiveness.
01
Excellent flow
No queues building at the entrance.
02
Robust security
Explosive threats and firearms, on the body and in bags.
03
Cost-effective
A single-system solution with reduced staffing needs.
04
Unobtrusive
Fits the setting and the visit.
Products
Our products
Questions
Screening at tourist attractions and landmarks
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Why are tourist attractions and landmarks hard to secure?
Tourist attractions and landmark buildings present a unique set of security challenges. Because of their accessibility and symbolic value, such sites are often considered “soft targets” and potentially attractive targets for terrorist attacks. The concentration of large numbers of people creates opportunities for mass casualty attacks and the iconic nature of the location can attract significant media attention potentially creating a broader psychological impact. Many attractions cover extensive areas, making comprehensive security surveillance and access control difficult. These challenges are compounded by concerns that invasive security measures can detract from the visitor experience and may be complex and costly to operate.
How does Apstec screen at tourist attractions and landmarks?
Apstec’s suite of innovative screening technology provides high-throughput, non-invasive screening solutions to detect a wide range of threats to the safety of visitors and to the contents of the buildings and structures themselves Apstec’s technology detects a wide range of threats, including explosive threats and firearms, carried on the body or in body-worn / hand-carried bags , thereby mitigating serious risks not addressed by metal detectors and simplifying search operations by potentially reducing the need for multiple systems to screen both people and their belongings. HSR’s uniquely wide portal provides the highest possible throughput and the most premium, non-invasive screening experience on the market today while Falcon and Falcon Plus provide a comprehensive security solution that is highly mobile, flexible, space-saving and supports outdoor deployment options. These solutions provide a premium visitor experience with excellent flow at the entrances combined with robust security and cost-effectiveness to meet the diverse security challenges of tourist attractions and iconic landmarks.
Which Apstec products suit tourist attractions and landmarks?
HSR, with its uniquely wide portal for the highest throughput, and Falcon and Falcon Plus for mobile, space-saving and outdoor deployments.
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