Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Tashkent-Humo International Airport has installed nine thermal imaging cameras along its perimeter to enable security staff to monitor remote areas of the site during the day and at night. Raytron Industrial reported.
The equipment consists of dual-spectrum PC4-series PTZ thermal imaging cameras manufactured by Raytron Industrial. They have been installed at selected points along the airport boundary. The cameras are mounted on high metal brackets above walls and barbed-wire fencing to ensure an unobstructed view.
Tashkent-Humo, formerly known as Tashkent East Airport, is located in Tashkent. It handles business jets, government flights and official delegations. The airport covers around 561 hectares and has a 4-kilometre runway, aprons and hangars for various types of aircraft.
The perimeter is protected by walls, barbed-wire fencing and checkpoints. Patrol routes and lighting are also in place along the boundary. However, the company says these measures have limitations. Patrols cannot continuously monitor every section, while conventional cameras require light and may struggle to detect intruders at night or over long distances.
Outdoor surveillance is also affected by the climate. Summers in Tashkent are hot, winters are cold and weather conditions vary, requiring equipment to operate reliably throughout the year.
The airport management wanted to supplement its existing security measures with a system that would provide continuous perimeter surveillance, detect intruders earlier and allow remote monitoring. The project aims to ensure round-the-clock monitoring, early detection of unauthorised access attempts and protection of aircraft, critical infrastructure and restricted-access areas.
Each camera has two imaging channels. The thermal channel has a resolution of 1280 × 1024, while the visible-light channel has a resolution of 4 megapixels. This allows operators to view the same area using two different imaging technologies.
The thermal imager detects temperature differences and does not depend on lighting conditions. It can therefore detect people and vehicles even in darkness or poorly lit areas. The visible-light image provides more detail and helps operators identify objects in the frame.
The cameras can rotate continuously through 360 degrees horizontally, while their vertical tilt ranges from −90 to +40 degrees. Operators can remotely redirect them towards adjacent areas. According to the company, this helps reduce blind spots.
Each camera provides surveillance at distances of up to 1.5 kilometres, depending on its settings and local conditions. The housing is rated IP66 for protection against dust and water and is designed for outdoor operation.
The cameras also use artificial intelligence to analyse video footage. They detect virtual line crossings and intrusions into designated areas, while distinguishing between people and vehicles. This helps security staff identify incidents requiring a response more quickly and filter out other movements near the perimeter.
If suspicious movement is detected near the boundary, an operator can inspect the area through both imaging channels without travelling to the site. Raytron Industrial stressed that the thermal cameras complement walls, fences and patrols rather than replace them.
According to the company, the cameras have provided continuous surveillance of the selected areas during both daytime and nighttime since they were commissioned. Security staff can monitor remote sections and investigate suspicious activity instead of relying solely on scheduled patrols.
Raytron Industrial, citing the customer, said the equipment had operated for approximately a year without a single failure.
The customer was satisfied with the image quality and the cameras’ overall performance.
The airport plans to install additional cameras to expand perimeter coverage. Similar projects at other airports are also being considered.
