Future-Proof Traffic Enforcement From Gatso
06 March 2007
Gatsometer, pioneer of speed and red light enforcement systems, introduces the future of digital photo enforcement.
The compact, innovative GS-11 camera has been specifically developed for a range of traffic enforcement applications; its high dynamic range (12 bits) enables it to capture both shadow detail and highlight detail at the same time, delivering sharp, high quality images whatever the lighting or weather conditions.
The camera provides both enforcement and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), while its superior resolution ensures that high quality images are captured across up to four lanes of traffic. A burst rate of four images per second ensures that all offending vehicles are captured, even in high-density traffic.
Other GS-11 features include:
- 11 megapixels, delivering superb image quality in all ambient conditions
- Captures both violation and contextual images
- Accurate automatic number plate recognition
- Offence images encrypted to international standards
In common with all Gatsometer digital camera systems, offence data, including speed, date, time, direction, etc. is superimposed onto the image, which is then signed and encrypted at real time to ensure it is tamper-proof. Images can be viewed or downloaded via suitable fixed or wireless means of communications media.
The versatility of the GS-11 provides a single camera solution for a range of diverse applications, enabling it to be used with other applications such as black or white lists of suspect or permitted vehicles for example.
The camera's compact and discreet appearance has a very small impact on the surrounding environment, making it ideal for installation in difficult or covert environments. Despite its small size, the GS-11 is extremely robust and able to deliver reliable operation in all weather conditions, 24 hours a day.
The system's in-built monitoring system continuously checks and reports on system functionality, while an intrusion alarm sends a warning to the remote control centre in the event of vandalism or other damage.
Timo Gatsonides, Gatsometer's managing director, says, "We have been delighted at the worldwide success of Gatsometer enforcement systems. However, we feel that integrating camera and software is an important step forward for the future of digital photo enforcement. The GS-11 is compact and robust and will fulfil a number of traffic enforcement functions, from red light and speed enforcement to toll enforcement, road user charging and access control."
