Land-based

Land-based applications for transits are increasing in response to the realization that, in addition to protecting people and property, the continuity of operations in vital industries and organizations such as telecommunications, energy, defence, healthcare and finance are of the utmost importance.

• The major land-based application areas are:
• Nuclear and other power plants
• Oil refineries
• Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) terminals
• Chemical plants
• Telecommunication facilities
• Military installations
• Water treatment and sewage works
• Airports
• Banks
• Computer suites
• Hotels
• Trains, trams, etc.
• Hospitals
• Laboratories and clean rooms
• Wind farms

Main threats to safety in land-based structures

Fire
Water leakage
Gas leakage
Explosion
Electromagnetic pulse and interference (EMP/EMI)
Hazardous chemicals/oils

Other threats

Vibration/mechanical disruption
Contamination
Vermin attack
Heat and humidity