Security
27.1.2024
3
 min read

Weather-resistant security: reliable monitoring in all weathers

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The challenge: safety systems under real conditions

In the world of safety technology, it is a common challenge that systems perform excellently under laboratory conditions but fail in real use in extreme weather conditions. Companies that need secure video surveillance want to effectively protect their premises especially when the risk of burglary, theft, vandalism or the like is highest. And that's exactly when monitoring conditions are worst — in bad weather. Especially then, it is crucial to rely on robust and weather-resistant monitoring systems. After all, what is the use of the most sophisticated safety system if it fails during heavy rain, snowfall or extreme heat?

What matters: weather-resistant camera features

Companies that want to protect themselves from unpredictable weather conditions should pay attention to certain features of surveillance cameras:

  1. Extreme weather resistance: Cameras should be able to withstand both extreme heat and freezing cold. This includes housings that are both heat and cold resistant.
  2. Sturdy design & setup: Devices should be designed to remain stable even in strong winds, hail or other weather conditions. In particular, the recording quality should be stable. If the camera is in continuous motion due to weather conditions, permanent false alarms occur.
  3. Fail-safe systems: If you insure a fallback solution, should a feature or camera system still fail completely. A combination of control center, on-site personnel on call and your video surveillance system should be installed in such a way that they support each other in the event of a failure. In extreme situations, the control center with on-site personnel can still secure the surveillance areas of failed cameras or alarms that are difficult to assess due to poor visibility or sabotage.

By the way...

NSTR security systems were developed with these exact challenges in mind. Our cameras are designed for extreme temperatures of -20°C to 70°C and are 100% waterproof to operate reliably even under the harshest conditions. Our control center has enough capacity to react immediately to unavoidable false alarms and, together with a security service or the police, to seamlessly secure restricted video surveillance areas in such cases, even at short notice.

Reducing false alarms: The role of AI and control center

A common problem with monitoring systems is false alarms caused by bad weather. Raindrops, snow, fog, or blowing leaves can deceive conventional systems and cause unnecessary alarms. The combination of advanced AI and support from a professional control center plays a decisive role here.

NSTR uses cutting-edge AI technologies that are specifically trained to distinguish real threats from weather-related movements. In combination with our 24/7 control center, which checks every alarm and reacts immediately when needed, NESTOR offers maximum security and reliability.

conclusion

Choosing the right security system that works reliably even under extreme weather conditions is crucial for fully protecting your company. NSTR offers a robust, intelligent and reliable solution specifically designed for use in all weather conditions. With NSTR, you can be sure that your property is always protected — no matter what the weather brings.

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