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DFW Airport Requests Lidar Sensor System

The requested solution is intended to augment the airport’s existing video analytics and photogrammetry solutions.

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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for “professional services, consulting, software and related lidar sensors and supporting hardware.”

The requested solution, referred to in the RFP as a “Lidar Supported Touchpoint Sensor System,” is intended to augment the airport’s existing video analytics and photogrammetry solutions.

At a minimum, the requested system must include two deliverable projects: data processing/business analytics software system setup and configuration and a passenger flow tracker.

The system must be capable of simulating what-if scenarios to optimize planning, resourcing and revenue generation while improving the customer experience.

The solution must serve eight primary functions:
  • Capture live data on parameters for specific locations
  • Visualize live and historical data on a dashboard
  • Tag arriving and departing passengers and track individual passengers within coverage areas
  • Rematch passengers who exit and re-enter coverage areas
  • Send timely notifications in the form of SMS alerts and/or application notifications
  • Predict queue wait times within monitoring locations
  • Generate and distribute reports of data at customizable time intervals
  • Enable data extraction and analysis

Related software must be cloud-based with data isolation and accessible via desktop or mobile devices.

More detailed information about RFP No. PA1291, including all submission requirements and requests, can be found online. The deadline for questions is 4 p.m. April 12. The deadline for proposals is 4 p.m. April 26.
Chandler Treon is an Austin-based staff writer. He has a bachelor’s degree in English, a master’s degree in literature and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in technical communication, all from Texas State University.