CCTV cameras could one day be installed on airplanes to combat air rage and detect terrorists on aircrafts. The European Union's Security of Aircraft in the Future European Environment (SAFEE) has developed a prototype system which uses several cameras and behaviour analysing software. The researchers who developed it reported the system was successful in detecting simulated threatening situations in an Airbus A380 fuselage.
The system relies on cameras mounted in every passenger seat and wide angle cameras for monitoring the aisles. The software monitors movement and analyses the footage for risky behaviour like running, standing too long close to the cockpit, combinations of other behaviours such as nervous touching of face and excessive sweating and so on - not all of which was revealed by the researchers. Further extensive testing of the system would be required before it can be considered reliable in the real-life scenario of a crowded plane where the crew and passengers can block the cameras as they move around.
Air Rage Detectors
In-flight Surveillance
Trend Themes
1. In-flight Surveillance - Implementing CCTV cameras and behavior analyzing software on airplanes to detect air rage and potential terrorists.
2. Behaviour Analyzing Software - Advancing software technology to monitor passenger movement and analyze footage for risky behaviors that could pose a threat on airplanes.
3. Crowded Plane Monitoring - Developing reliable systems to overcome challenges of monitoring cameras in real-life scenarios on crowded airplanes.
Industry Implications
1. Aerospace - Developing and implementing in-flight surveillance systems to enhance airport security measures and ensure passenger safety.
2. Software Development - Developing innovative behavior analyzing software to detect potential threats and prevent incidents on airplanes.
3. Security and Surveillance - Providing advanced security solutions for airlines and airports to combat air rage and enhance passenger protection.