Project Overview

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC (PSE) has provided engineering services for PHL Airport under a task order based contract since 2006. This project aimed to provide a more efficient and effective solution for monitoring the airport’s various HVAC, lighting, and power systems. Working with various members of the airport staff, PSE proposed a solution which will provide monitoring of all systems from a single workstation while increasing efficiency and reducing the Airport’s maintenance costs.

TSA CCTV Expansion
  • Provided video screen shots of all proposed camera locations which were included as part of cameras mounting details
  • Designed expansion of existing CCTV system to provide monitoring of all TSA checked baggage screening station throughout airport
  • Survey of TSA baggage screening area
  • Determined legacy infrastructure including fiber electric communications, ductbanks, etc.
  • Provided evaluation of traditional analog, hybrid, and IP CCTV technology
  • Integrated legacy uses selected hybrid camera delivery with existing analog CCTV system
  • Proved point-to-point level drawings of all CCTV system and network components

Enterprise SCADA, Building Management and Lighting Control Systems
  • On-site survey of the following systems:
    • SCADA interface for power substations
    • Building Management Systems
    • Airfield lighting control systems and interior lighting
  • Interviews/meetings with airport maintenance staff
  • Interviews/meetings with various hardware and software vendors
  • Development of unified monitoring solution
  • Preparation of an needs assessment with our findings and solutions
  • IT recommendations for hi-capacity, secure networks upgrades

Perimeter Security Designs
  • Surveys of existing gates areas
  • Determine legacy infrastructure including fiber, electrical, communications, ductbanks, etc.
  • Determine legacy security systems (integration requirements including access control, CCTV, alarm monitoring, PLC networks, etc.)
  • Investigate all existing service infrastructure including sewer, water, power, communications, and storm water
  • Generate narrative outlining of all findings and recommendations
  • Develop phasing plans for temporary access, construction, and system
  • Provide drawings and specifications of the proposed designs for vehicle gates
  • Design for vehicle and personnel searches using back scatter x-ray technology and undercarriage video detection