The need for accuracy
Traffic is a fundamental performance indicator to manage increases in revenue and staff productivity.
You can’t manage what you don’t measure.
But it is no good if the measurement is inaccurate; good decisions must be based on accurate data.
And with traffic
counting, the choice
of sensor is
very, very
important.
The issues surrounding choice of sensors
There are many factors that influence the choice of sensors:
- Sunlight and shadows
- Level and variation of light and shade in the space being monitored
- Heat and air movements
- Height of sensor mounting
- Shape, width, and directions of the entry being monitored
- Number of people that come through the entry at one time
- The level of accuracy required for the decisions being made
- The initial cost of the sensor and its deployment
- The tasks to maintain the sensor’s accuracy on an on-going basis
- The use and coverage of mobile phones in the area
Beonic’s experience and knowledge helps determine the best match for particular client environments. Every situation brings some uniqueness and Beonic’s expert knowledge minimises the possibility of project failures.
Infra-red Beams: Infra-red beams have been around for decades, their main advantage is cost. The accuracy of Infra-red beams can vary widely depending on the installation context and they are generally only recommended for low traffic areas. Learn more
Thermal Sensors: These more advanced sensors are used widely in retail environments due to a winning combination of high accuracy at a reasonable price. They are ceiling mounted and can discern accurate numbers of people in high volumes of traffic. Learn more
Laser Sensors: Laser curtain sensors offer a high accuracy solution to outdoor environments where large volumes of people pass by and mounting options are limited. Learn more
Mobile Phone Tracking: In complex environments, or areas where flow and dwell time are required Beonic offers a unique mobile phone tracking solution. Learn more
