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Radar and PTZ Cameras: Reliable Area Protection Around the Clock
Protecting open areas such as storage yards, substations, rooftops and parking lots is a challenge for cameras alone. Darkness, rain, snow, fog and headlights can all reduce what a camera sees and trigger false alarms.
Why radar
Security radar detects the position, speed and direction of moving objects regardless of lighting and is far less affected by weather than video. That makes it a strong fit for Canadian conditions, where winter storms and long nights are part of everyday operations.
Radar plus PTZ
The real value comes from combining technologies. When radar detects a person or vehicle in a protected zone, it can automatically steer a PTZ camera to the target so operators immediately see what triggered the alarm. Axis recently introduced the AXIS D2124-VE radar, which it presents as offering 360° area coverage, and shows it paired with PTZ cameras from its Q62 series.
Fewer false alarms, faster response
Classifying objects and verifying them with video helps monitoring teams focus on real events. Audio speakers can then deliver a live or pre-recorded warning, often stopping an intrusion before any damage occurs.
The iMotion approach
iMotion Security designs perimeter and area protection systems combining radar, thermal and PTZ cameras, analytics and live video monitoring. Discover our Axis solutions.
Further reading from our partner Axis Communications: Powerful radar device delivers reliable area protection with 360° coverage, 24/7
