The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA), operator of Orlando International Airport (MCO), said it is collaborating with technology company Synect on a pilot program for the Evenflow Crowd Radar system that measures the number of people at the gate areas and delivers the information via digital signs and custom lights throughout the facility.
Evenflow Crowd Radar features variable light intensity and color-coded messaging providing travelers with real-time data so they can make decisions on when to proceed to their gate, where to sit and how to maintain social distancing while transiting the airport.
“While we are encouraged by increasing passenger traffic, we know the responsibility to maintain our guests’ well-being increases as well,” said Phil Brown, GOAA CEO. “This new system will hopefully help passengers make informed decisions and reduce the anxiety that accompanies travel during these challenging times.”
The system became operational several weeks ago at Gates 101-109 and the pilot period will last for several months, after which the data will be analyzed and GOAA will evaluate whether to deploy the technology airport-wide.
MCO is the first airport in the world to implement the Evenflow Crowd Radar System, which uses science and visual communication to influence passenger behavior so they can make healthy choices for themselves.
The system uses Lidar, heat mapping/Safe Space, ReadySeeGo, and custom light poles “Social Lights” to provide real-time view of open or crowded areas for social distancing and wayfinding, real-time views of cleaned chairs and facilities and in-depth visibility for GOAA to track data and passenger behavior and measure impact
“We’re proud to be working with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and a team of leading scientists to demonstrate how visual communication drives compliance and promotes healthier passenger behavior,” said Yahav Ran, CEO of Synect.
