Case Study

Gimpo International Airport
Gimpo International Airport deploys
Omnicast, Genetec’s IP video
surveillance system
Korea Airports Corporation (KAC), the country’s leading public corporation, specializes inthe efficient construction, management, and operation of airports. KAC manages a total of
14 airports throughout Korea including Gimpo, Gimhae, Jeju, and Daegu. More specifically,KAC manages and operates the movement of airplanes on runways, in mooring areas, and inpassenger and cargo terminals, as well as various buildings, roads, and parking lots.
Business challenge
Gimpo airport is considered to be the gateway to Seoul, theRepublic of Korea’s largest city. The airport hosts up to 226 000
flights per year, the majority of which are domestic flights.. In2010 alone, Gimpo serviced over 17 500 000 passengers, classing it
among one of the busiest airports in South Korea.
An airport of this size requires an advanced security system thatcan manage numerous events and incidents simultaneously. The
previous security system installed at Gimpo airport proved to bea poor fit and as a result, inefficient. For example, the parking lotsat the airport lacked a high-resolution digital surveillance camera
system, and as a result, there was a high incidence of vehicle theft.
It was also very difficult to identify the culprits of fender-benders;minor collisions were somewhat common during weekends andholidays when the number of vehicles in the parking lot wouldexceed capacity. The ability of Gimpo Airport to identify who
was at fault was hindered by the security system employed. In any
airport, immediate action is important and necessary in the eventof any accident or incident. To address these security weaknesses,
Gimpo Airport saw that is was crucial to introduce a new video
surveillance system to ensure the safety and well-being of all theairport’s clients and employees alike.

The security needs
Gimpo Airport needed a network system that would increase theeffectiveness of its day-to-day operations. The existing analog camera
system at the Airport was no longer suitable to manage the airport’s
numerous accidents and events. For example, the analog system
encountered difficulties in playing and saving video images andproduced low image quality and resolution. The airport required amore intricate sophisticated network solution that would streamline
its security operations and management. The integration capabilityof the new security solution was an important criterion. It wasprojected that individual security solutions in diverse fields including
iris and fingerprint recognition would at a certain point in thefuture, be integrated into the new network-based solution. The newGimpo International Airport · Case Studysystem needed to be stable and fully integrated, with the possibility
to install new components and to expand when necessary.

The perfect solution
Omnicast, Genetec’s video surveillance solution, is optimized forthe management of digital video, audio and metadata over an IP
network. Its distinguished scalability and flexibility enable users to
add cameras, workstations, and other system components at any
location on the network. Omnicast was chosen for its remarkableflexibility and integration capabilities and responded perfectly
to the airport’s security needs by combining access control andvideo monitoring which were previously employed as independent
security solutions.
Gimpo Airport specifically selected Omnicast Enterprise, ourfeature-rich, scalable, and flexible IP video surveillance solution, tocompletely replace the existing system. The security solution wasimplemented by Insung Information, Genetec’s system integrator
in Korea, which specializes in network and system integration.
More than 20 high-definition cameras from Axis
Communications, a global leader in network video products, wereinstalled making Gimpo the first airport in Korea with HDTV
quality network cameras. A combination of AXIS P5534 PTZ
Dome and AXIS Q1755 Network Cameras monitor 27 publicareas including bus stops, taxi stands, and parking lots, covering
an area over 300,000m2 and accommodating over 9,000 cars.
Camera feeds are monitored in real time on two large 50-inch
monitors, which are divided into 9 and 16 sections, respectively.
The images are saved on two servers (one main server and one
standby server) and are kept for 30 days. Genetec’s solution wasused from installation to operation without the need for any extra
development by Gimpo Airport.

The benefits
Gimpo Airport’s main concern was the possibility of a network
overload caused by the transfer of mass data from the high-definition
Axis cameras. However, Insung Information reassured GimpoAirport that the implementation would go smoothly, and reinforced
this assertion by presenting an implementation success story.
Orlando Sanford International Airport in the United States, one of
the busiest airports in the state of Florida, achieved a major system
upgrade by implementing Omnicast together with Axis network
cameras. This notable upgrade consisted of converting 150 cameras
from analog to digital and adding 80 new cameras to their system.
Insung also ensured that the system would be installed to meet theairport’s specific requirements. “While it was a concern whether
high-definition cameras would slow down the system, Genetec’sOmnicast still performs remarkably well even several months afterimplementation. We are very satisfied with its performance. Thanks
to the use of H.264 cameras, the total bandwidth requirement
has been reduced. Moving forward, I believe we will continue tobenefit from management and cost efficiency as well as the stabilityof the solution,” said Yeon-seop Kim, manager of the AeronauticalCommunications Team at Korea Airports Corporation.

2“The advantages of Omnicast are its remarkable software flexibility
and its image quality. The good quality of the cameras combinedwith the superior performance of Omnicast allows us to get theimages we need to do our job properly,” said Tae-sang Choi, senior
manager of Insung Information Co., Ltd.
Genetec’s Omnicast solution makes it possible to automaticallychange monitoring targets with system events with alarm
management and scheduling functions. For example, a surveillancecamera can change targets to monitor the display devices of major
facilities in the airport from midnight until dawn when there are
not many passengers. Once the specific time period has ended, thecamera can return to monitoring its original targets. This function
significantly contributes to the safety and security of night workers
at the airport.

“The advantages of Omnicast are its
remarkable software flexibility and its
image quality. The good quality of thecameras combined with the superior
performance of Omnicast allows us
to get the images we need to do ourjob properly.”Gimpo International Airport · Case Study

Maintenance was also an important criterion when choosing
Omnicast. Surveillance systems implemented in facilities wheresafety and security are critical, such as in airports, must minimize
errors and failures. Immediate action and repairs are required in
the event of an error or failure. Omnicast’s intuitive user interface,which is perfectly optimized in the Korean language, enables
administrators and operators to easily control the system andquickly analyze the causes of these errors or failures.
In the event that the main server stops due to failure, the standby
server automatically takes over operations. This important advantageof the Omnicast Enterprise Solution means that a failure can be
resolved without interrupting system operations. The operators ofKorea Airports Corporation in the CCTV Control Center can now
monitor video images and operate the system uninterrupted 24
hours a day, 365 days a year.. The operators and Insung Information
maintain the network to solve errors and failures which cannot be
resolved through initial checks or other measures.
“Omnicast has remarkably improved the efficiency and reduced
business burdens compared to the previous analog solution,”affirmed a maintenance team officer at Gimpo Airport. “Unlike
analog systems, we can identify the causes of errors and failures on
the network and fix the camera without having to physically visit
the site. With Omnicast we are able to deal with failures and errors
much quicker than before.”

Results
Omnicast was introduced to the Airport in August 2010 and since
its installation has had a significant impact on the prevention andresolution of incidents. The system provides concrete evidence andclarifies where the responsibilities lie when events occur such aspedestrian accidents, minor automobile collisions, and thefts bothwithin and exterior to the airport terminals.
“We can provide better service to our employees and passengers
with this new solution. Omnicast’s advanced features help us
manage the surveillance for our parking lots and help us prevent
accidents that can lead to casualties,” commented Yeon-seop Kim,
manager of Korea Airports Corporation. “The biggest advantagesof Omnicast are the systems scalability and flexibility. All the other

Partner Focus
AXIS P5534 PTZ Dome Network Camera
AXIS P5534 PTZ Dome NetworkCamera is a pan/tilt/zoom camera withHDTV performance and 18x zoom forindoor surveillance applications. Thecamera has day and night functionality
for high image quality in low light
conditions. It can also deliver multiple
H.264 and Motion JPEG streams
simultaneously. H.264 greatly optimizes
bandwidth and storage without compromising image quality.
HDTV 720p, day/night and H.264
IP51-rated protection against dust and dripping water
18x optical zoom
Advanced Gatekeeper functionality
Power over Ethernet Plus (IEEE 802.3at)

Indoor Axis Q1755
The indoor Axis Q1755 model is day
and night HDTV camera designed
for securing areas where highquality identification is needed. Thecamera enables multiple, individuallyconfigurable streams in H.264 andMotion JPEG.
HDTV image quality
Zoom and autofocus with pan/tilt head support
Power over Ethernet
Gatekeeper functionality

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regional airports along with International Line building at Gimpo
Airport are planning to add new security systems. Omnicast willdefinitely be considered for these future projects.”“Combining Genetec’s expertise as a provider of world-class IP
security solutions with Insung’s networking expertise has madethe Gimpo Airport project a very successful one. We will continue
to work with Genetec for future projects by fully leveraging ourtechnical experiences we have built up,” said Tae-sang Choi, senior
manager at the Service Department of Insung Information.

“Omnicast has remarkably improved
the efficiency and reduced businessburdens compared to the previous
analog solution.”

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