Vnukovo launched a new recognition system for people, aircraft and cars using neural networks

In March 2021, it became known about the appearance at the Vnukovo airport of a new monitoring system capable of recognizing people, aircraft and cars. The project is implemented by Vega Concern and the Chelyabinsk radio plant Flight (part of the Roselectronika holding of Rostec state corporation).

The system consists of active digital radars, integrated video cameras, a data processing server and specialized software using neural networks. Radar stations detect mobile objects and automatically transmit guidance commands to video cameras that monitor the movement of targets in the visible and infrared ranges.

Vnukovo launched a new recognition system for people, aircraft and cars using neural networks

Information processing is the responsibility of software that can automatically recognize and accompany multiple objects. The program classifies targets with reference on the ground and analyzes situations in real time. The software and hardware complex provides decision support for aviation security operators and other officials.

During pilot tests, which lasted more than 180 days, the system detected and accompanied objects such as "plane," "man," "car" and "truck." Due to the use of low-power radar in the permitted frequency range, the equipment did not affect the operation of ground-based radio equipment for flights and aircraft on-board equipment. The tests also confirmed the operation of the locators in the entire range of ranges without "dead" zones and the absence of the need for maintenance during operation.

According to the executive director of Rostec Oleg Yevtushenko, the new system can well be used as part of a single space of air harbors according to the concept of Smart Airport, Digital Airport Twin and Remote Control Tower. By automating monitoring processes, the system can improve aviation safety^[1]

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