KID-Systeme, a leader in aircraft cabin electronics,
has been selected to supply cabin surveillance equipment for the
Airbus
A350 XWB family of aircraft.
The integrated solution will include both a
cockpit door surveillance system (CDSS) and a cabin video
monitoring system (CVMS). The combination of both systems
increases the security of the aircraft, in line with amendments to
ICAO’s Standards and Recommended Practices.
The
CDSS improves security by providing the pilots with a clear view
of anyone in the area of the cockpit door, enabling them to take
the appropriate action when entry to the cockpit is requested. The
CVMS allows both the pilots and the cabin crew to view passengers,
with a range of benefits, both in terms of security and passenger
comfort. For example, suspicious behaviour can be monitored
remotely, and pilots can have a clear view of the impact of
turbulence on passengers.
Patrick Schrot, Managing
Director of KID-Systeme, said, “Supplying cabin surveillance
equipment for the A350 plays to our key strengths. Firstly, we are
experts at developing cabin electronics systems. Secondly, we are
located on site, where Airbus develops its electronic
communications and cabin management systems, meaning we can work
very closely with the Airbus team during development stages.”
The A350 cabin surveillance is based on network
technology that consists of cameras and microphones, network
switches and a video processing unit. It will be fully integrated
into the Cabin Intercommunications Data System (CIDS), developed
by Airbus in Buxtehude, providing data recording and video system
configuration tools.
The KID-Systeme surveillance
system is modular, meaning it can be configured to suit an airline’s
individual needs. It will initially be available as a line-fit
option on all A350s when the aircraft type enters commercial
service in 2013.
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