Miami International Airport (MIA) has become the first test site for the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) new perimeter intrusion detection system (PIDS).
The rollout of this system is part of the TSA’s 6 million USD Airport Security Test Bed programme.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava joined MIA and TSA officials for a live demonstration of the system, which is designed to detect and respond to perimeter breaches in real time, enhancing airport security.
Mayor Levine Cava said:Our visitors' and employees' safety and security have always been our top priorities, which is why I am so proud to see MIA as the first test site for TSA’s newest security technology. Congratulations to the MIA team for leading the way in adopting solutions that improve passenger safety and set new standards for the aviation industry.
The PIDS integrates fibre-optic sensors, video surveillance, analytics, laser walls, and ground-based radar to monitor the airport’s perimeter, allowing for swift responses to security incidents.
Lessons learned from MIA’s implementation may be applied across other airports nationwide.
The TSA funded the installation of PIDS for 50% of MIA’s perimeter, with the Miami-Dade Aviation Department set to extend it to the remaining fence line over the next two years.
TSA Multimodal & Public Area Capabilities Director, Jim Bamberger said:TSA always looks at new and innovative technologies to protect the travelling public. The work done here will not only help to secure the Miami Airport perimeter, but the lessons learned will benefit all federalised airports nationwide.
