These days security is one of the key issues for most premises whether they are private or in the commercial sector. One of the most effective means of making premises secure is to surround them with a fence security system. If there is perimeter protection there is also protection for the buildings or goods within the perimeter.
In many cases perimeter security consists of a perimeter intrusion detection system that will set off an alarm if the perimeter fencing is breached. The alarm will notify security staff that there is a problem to be dealt with. In some cases the alarm is a silent one, which allows security personnel time to reach the area before the criminals have realised that their activities have been detected.
However the best intrusion detection systems are those that prevent access altogether, rather than alerting security guards after the place has been broken into.
Pipeline security may require different types of security systems to prevent sabotage or accidental damage to pipelines that carry toxic chemicals or liquids. Since pipelines may be positioned above ground, underground or sub-aqua, dedicated security systems will be needed for each application.
Sub aqua pipelines have need of sonar security systems that can not only detect possible intrusion but locate the position of the problem with speed and accuracy. They also need to have the ability to minimise false alarms so that forces are not deployed unnecessarily. Sonar systems thus need to be able to differentiate between human and non-human approach to the pipe.
Above ground pipes have traditionally been difficult to monitor adequately due to the terrain and the distance. But new technology means that fibre optic cable systems can detect intrusion and leakage quickly and accurately to help protect the environment from pollution and local inhabitants from possible harm.
Underground pipes are perhaps the safest of all, yet they are vulnerable to excavations, earth tremors and floods, all of which can cause the pipes to rupture and leak. Pipeline security systems can detect any leaks quickly and efficiently, saving the cost of lost products.