UTI Construction and Facility Management, in association with Bog’Art and Drumuri Bihor, participates in the Expansion, Rehabilitation and Modernization of the Infrastructure of Satu Mare International Airport, that will have 4-level security systems and a “thermal radar” to detect unauthorized presence on the runway.
The works carried out include:
- Construction of a new Schengen and non-Schengen Departures Terminal
- Modernization of the existing terminal and its transformation into a Schengen and non-Schengen Arrivals Terminal
- Modernization of the lighting system of the take-off-landing runway in order to comply with the requirements of EU Regulation 139/2014
- Expansion of the aircraft parking platform
- Installation of video surveillance systems, video analysis based on artificial intelligence, facial recognition, access control, fire detection, public addressing and voice alarm, traveler information, passenger access control, automatic border crossing control, as well as infrastructure voice-data communications
- Installation of security control equipment
- Construction of an automated baggage lane system
- Installation of a video surveillance and perimeter detection system, as well as a surveillance system for the inner area of the airport and the runway
- Construction of a PSI draw
In order to reduce energy consumption and the carbon footprint, the most efficient water/water heat pump systems with geothermal wells, as well as solar panels for the preparation of hot water, were installed in Satu Mare International Airport.
4-level security systems and processing capacity of 400 bags per hour
Satu Mare Airport has the most modern baggage scanning equipment, capable of automatically detecting liquid and solid explosives. They are integrated into a luggage belt system configured on 4 levels of security and which ensures a processing capacity of approximately 400 bags per hour. The automation of the HBS system was developed by a team of specialists from the CFM ICU.
The new terminals of Satu Mare International Airport were designed to accommodate approximately 750,000 passengers per year. In order to increase the capacity and speed of passenger processing, five more check-in counters have been added.
Automatic border crossing control systems
Satu Mare airport will have ABC (Automated Border Control) systems installed, which makes this airport one of the most modern in Romania from this point of view. Such systems are currently found only at Henri Coandă (Otopeni) and Sibiu Airports.
The ABC system ensures automatic control at the border crossing, without the need for manual control, simply by the passenger presenting the passport and recognizing the person’s physiognomy. It also has the role of detecting persons on watch lists of state institutions that have responsibilities for law enforcement.
Also, to increase the level of protection and safety within the airport, UTI CFM has installed a perimeter security system with high-resolution video cameras, integrated with a high-performance fiber optic intrusion detection system. In case of an incident, the video surveillance cameras are automatically positioned on the area of the intrusion.
The system includes a high-performance thermal video camera, which acts like a radar, with 360° visibility. It scans the track to detect any person, animal or vehicle that is in the area. It then alerts airport staff, contributing to flight safety.
Areas in the terminals where passenger entry is not allowed are protected by modern access control systems, thanks to KGuard, developed and produced by Softrust Vision Analytics, a member company of the TIU Group.
Beacon with LED technology for safety in low visibility conditions
The beaconing system of the Satu Mare International Airport has been modernized, with LED technology lamps installed designed to reduce energy consumption and allow compliance with the requirements of EU Regulation 139/2014. Also, the LED technology used for beaconing allows aircraft to land and take off in increased safety, including in low visibility situations.
Currently, the work on the beaconing system has been completed, the system has been put into operation and is in the certification stage by the Romanian Civil Aviation Authority.
Work on the terminal has been completed, with the systems to be commissioned and certified by the relevant authorities.
