Thanks to their mobility, ease of set-up, affordability, and the high-resolution video footage they deliver, mobile surveillance trailers are being used by increasingly more end users every day for a vast amount of security applications. They are proving to be especially useful for monitoring remote locations, particularly those where there are no structures to mount cameras to, no available power source, and no internet connection to transfer video footage over.
And while many end users are realizing the benefits of deploying mobile surveillance trailers for real-time video monitoring, many others aren’t yet familiar with exactly what they are and how they work. Here we detail the components, design, and features of mobile surveillance trailers.
When people hear the word trailer, most would visualize an actual trailer. In the case of mobile surveillance trailers, though, the trailer is actually the base of the mobile surveillance unit that provides mobility and stability. Any vehicle can tow it to the location where it’s needed. Various forms of power generation, including generators, solar panels, and rechargeable batteries, provide the electricity needed to operate the trailer’s surveillance equipment, communication systems, and other integrated devices.
A telescopic pole, also known as the mast, is affixed to the trailer to support cameras and sensors. The mast is adjustable up or down to accommodate the height and angle of the cameras to capture the desired video. To protect the trailer from tampering, the mast features a locking mechanism to safeguard against theft or vandalism.
Trailers can be configured to house one or multiple cameras. Depending on the conditions and objectives, these can span thermal, infrared, low light and pan-til-zoom cameras. Cameras can be controlled and adjusted as needed via a web-based platform.
Security is further elevated by adding sensors, lights and speakers to mobile surveillance trailers. These typically include motion detectors, sirens, and alarms. Sensors are leveraged to trigger alerts, record video, or activate lights and sounds when an intrusion or other suspicious activity is detected.
Fearing that security systems will fail, especially when they’re needed most, is enough to keep security and law enforcement teams up at night. This concern is alleviated with mobile surveillance trailers because they’re equipped with built-in generators that ensure the system runs continuously without external power. This feature makes them ideal for locations where power is limited or even non-existent. This backup feature can include solar panels that power the cameras and ensure around the clock backup.
Today’s security threats require a strong defense. Mobile surveillance trailers bring a lot to the arsenal because they are robust and designed for durability, even in the harshest of weather conditions. Because they’re constructed with resilient materials such as steel, fiberglass, and aluminum, they can also repel rust, corrosion, and sun damage, and they continue to function optimally even in extreme temperatures and high humidity levels.
As a trusted systems integration partner that offers the highest level of design services, NextGen designs and engineers custom mobile surveillance trailers tailored to meet each user’s specific security requirements. Call us to learn more about how we can help you deploy these viable mobile surveillance solutions to enhance and elevate your security strategy.