Elevating Airport Efficiency through Video Analytics

Video Analytics

Optimise Jet Base Bay Utilisation

Business problem

Airport operation team confronted with the challenge of optimising aircraft bay utilisation. Team was hindered by the absence of real-time data for monitoring aircraft occupancy in hangars, testing bays, waiting bays and Jet base. The team also faced the additional challenge of tracking the transition of aircraft into various bays.

Solution

To address these challenges, we implemented a video analytics solution by utilising the Jet base cameras to track flight movements, capturing both arrivals and departures flights and using the ADSB data geo-coordinates of vehicles & flights to track the movements. This provides a clear picture of bay occupancy & utilisation.

Outcome

The solution enhanced airport efficiency by providing real-time data, insights, and Power BI integration for improved bay management. This comprehensive approach, including visual snapshots and temporal insights, results in smoother operations, and optimised bay utilisation, contributing to a streamlined and efficient aviation operation.

Divestment Tray Security Scan Optimisation

Business problem

Passenger wait times and extended tray queues during security scans pose challenges for efficient processing at the airport. Analysing the root cause of these delays is essential for enhancing the overall flow and creating a smoother experience for passengers and keeping the cost under control.

Solution

We’ve implemented video analytics to monitor tray movements in entry & exit of security scan, and calculated tray process time, system throughput and trays queued in decision plate. Analysed this data through Power BI and revealed that extending the conveyor belt reduces wait times which enhances the scanning process and reduces passenger wait-time.

Outcome

This solution gives the clear analysis of tray processing and led to improved airport efficiency by identifying root causes and implementing strategic changes in the security scanning system. Real-time insights and Power BI integration offer continuous monitoring, optimising security scan processes for a smoother passenger experience and enhanced overall airport efficiency. 

Optimising Carousel Utilisation and Baggage Processing

Business problem

The airport is striving to assess carousel utilisation across all terminals and is faced with the challenge of measuring baggage processing times per flight, identifying anomalies in the baggage handling process, and flagging instances of extended processing.

Solution

Utilised handling area video footage to track bags, handlers, and processing personnel using advanced detection. Synchronised timestamps with flight block times. Detailed data analysis allowed us to calculate processing times, carousel usage, and flag anomalies, providing insights into efficiency and identifying irregularities in baggage handling.

Outcome

The solution improved carousel utilisation across all terminals, optimised baggage processing times, and proactively identified anomalies, leading to enhanced operational efficiency. The refined baggage handling process contributed to improved customer satisfaction and overall operational performance at the airport.

Video Analytics – Solution Differentiators

Robotic Process Automation

Leverage the Power Automate and Power Apps to  automate manual processes within the organisation.

Video Analytics

Unlock unseen insights by tapping into your knowledge and video analytics

API Engineering

The API economy provides significant efficiencies  when it comes to the sharing of data

Data Governance Frameworks & Technologies

Implementing a practical data governance framework within the organisation can be  a complex task. We help simply the process by tailoring our standard approach to  suit your organisations needs

Real-Time Analytics & IoT

Give the business access to insights in real-time and enable  them to make informed decisions that transform your service offering.

 

 

Master Data Management

With the help of Profisee you can address frustrating master data issues and deliver a single source of truth to your business.

Architecture and Data Strategy Consultants

Establish a strategic architecture and confidence in your data strategy.

Data Platform Delivery & Data Engineering

Implement a best-in-class data platform by leaning on our experienced  engineers. We ensure your platform is aligned with the recommended best  practices of leading vendors.

BI Dashboards & Reporting

Build intuitive dashboards that empower the business with essential and timely insights.

AI / Machine Learning

Embed machine learning practices into your operational processes and  elevate the knowledge and insights you obtain from your data. Tap into  Open AI capabilities to recognise operational efficiencies.

Data Loses Value Over Time

Video Analytics – Solution Options

Option Considerations

Training and Configuring Models

Customer Use Cases

Monitoring and Validating

Monitor

    Search & Validate the findings

Customer Use Cases

Unit Level Device & Divestment Trays

Queue Counts

Bus Arrival Time Monitoring

Bathroom Cleaning Optimisation

Customer Use Cases

Challenges encountered

Lighting

Poor Lighting
makes it difficult
to differentiate
and identify
objects

Camera Angles

The CCTV
camera may not
be perfectly
positioned for the
required analysis

Motion

Motion blur due to
fast-moving
objects.

Overlapping

Unable to
differentiate
where one object
ends and another
begins.

Environment

Image impacted by
sun glare, dust, and
sea spray. Heat and
humidity affecting
hardware

Customer Use Cases

Unit Level Device & Divestment Trays

Business problem                                                      

Passenger wait times and queues lengths.Detailed understanding of delays and inefficiencies.

Solution

Video Analytics used to monitor the overall queue  experience including the performance of third-party  technology. Provided clear metrics to negotiate  contracts and discussions with third party vendors.

Customer Use Cases

Unit Level Device & Divestment Trays

Business problem                                                      

Managing the storage deck optimally. Understanding inventory and any potential OH&S Risks.

Solution

Video Analytics used to understand long term storage requirements, prevent storage in unauthorized
locations, and facilitate discussions with airlines.

Customer Use Cases

Queue Counts

Business problem                                                      

Lacked information regarding queue lengths throughout the day. Difficult to optimise processes.

Solution

Implemented Video Analytic to develop a highly efficient means of tracking the queue length throughout the day and implemented changes to the process and staffing to address issues.

Customer Use Cases

Bus Arrival Time Monitoring

Business problem                                                      

Buses failing to arrive on time. Lack of accountability and visibility of issues. Lack of real time data.

Solution

The GPS tracking on buses was failing to provide accurate data. Video Analytics integrated real-time notifications to operational staff who drove accountability through actionable insights.

Customer Use Cases

Bus Arrival Time Monitoring – The Solution

Capture

AI powered vision
analytics to detect buses
using existing CCTV
cameras

Optimise

Machine learning to understand
vehicle dwell time and congestion
levels and decide if action needs to be
taken

Connect

Standardised API layer to
expose data to mobile apps
quickly and reliably

Action

AI Strategy

Intelligence and advanced analytics for
automation and decision support.

Integration Strategy 

Efficient integration of AI into
operational processes and systems

Digital Strategy

Enabling AI supported decisions
to be executed.

Customer Use Cases

Customer Use Cases

Customer Use Cases

Bus Arrival Time Monitoring – The Outcome

  • Video Analytics – The use of existing CCTV cameras proved
    to be a very efficient way of obtaining valuable real-time
    data.
  • Dashboards & Alerting – Supervisors were empowered with
    real-time dashboards and alerting. This enabled supervisors
    to take actions that drove the right behaviors.
  • Accuracy – The report generated from the analytics was
    found to be 98% accurate.
  • Performance – Reduction in complaints and delays.

Customer Use Cases

Bathroom Cleaning Optimisation

Business problem                                                      

Cost of cleaning 60 bathrooms around the clock was resulting in costs of $XXm. Needed data to optimise.

Solution

Video Analytics provided interesting insights and proved correlation between gate allocation and bathroom utilisation. However, camera angles and lighting were a barrier. The art of what is possible is driving investment into further analytics.

Customer Use Cases

Bathroom Cleaning Optimisation

Standardised Delivery Approach

CAMERAS

• Identify where we need new
cameras
• Purchase Cameras
• Provide access to existing
cameras
• Identify which cameras we
want to use
• Approve the recommended
cameras & scope
• Configure the zones for each
camera

ANALYTICS

• Common Object Model
• Model Development and Model
Training
• Ground Truth Validations (90%
accuracy)

INTEGRATION

• Integration of Data into
Microsoft Data Ecosystem,
including:
• Snowflake / Synapse /
Databricks
• EventHub
• Power BI / Tableau Dashboard
Development
• Mobile App Development

EMBED

• Imbed the new insights into the
business
• Monitor the models and their
accuracy
• Warranty Support (3 Months)

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Shahnewaz Khan

10 years of experience with BI and Analytics delivery.

Shahnewaz is a technically minded and accomplished Data management and technology leader with over 19 years’ experience in Data and Analytics.

Including;

  • Data Science
  • Strategic transformation
  • Delivery management
  • Data strategy
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Machine learning
  • Big data
  • Cloud transformation
  • Data governance. 


Highly skilled in developing and executing effective data strategies, conducting operational analysis, revamping technical systems, maintaining smooth workflow, operating model design and introducing change to organisational programmes. A proven leader with remarkable efficiency in building and leading cross-functional, cross-region teams & implementing training programmes for performance optimisation. 


Thiru Ps

Solution/ Data/ Technical / Cloud Architect

Thiru has 15+ years experience in the business intelligence community and has worked in a number of roles and environments that have positioned him to confidently speak about advancements in corporate strategy, analytics, data warehousing, and master data management. Thiru loves taking a leadership role in technology architecture always seeking to design solutions that meet operational requirements, leveraging existing operations, and innovating data integration and extraction solutions.

Thiru’s experience covers;

  • Database integration architecture
  • Big data
  • Hadoop
  • Software solutions
  • Data analysis, analytics, and quality. 
  • Global markets

 

In addition, Thiru is particularly equipped to handle global market shifts and technology advancements that often limit or paralyse corporations having worked in the US, Australia and India.