Radar in surveillance - Free whitepaper

Radar in surveillance - Whitepaper

Discover how radar cuts false alarms, closes coverage gaps, and protects critical sites.

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AXIS Radar Camera mounted on a pole over a solar farm.

What you'll learn inside the whitepaper!

Built-in tracking & classification

How AI-powered classification tells a human from a vehicle — with zero extra analytics software.

Privacy-first surveillance

Learn how radar protects privacy while still delivering actionable alerts.

Radar-video fusion: Radar + camera better together

Real-world setups combining radar with PTZ, thermal, and audio devices for layered protection.

Technology comparison table

A side-by-side comparison of radar, video, and thermal — so you can match the right tool to the right site.

How radar detection works

The physics of radio-wave detection, explained simply — no engineering degree required.

Why it lowers false alarms

See exactly which false-alarm sources radar eliminates: shadows, weather, insects, and reflections.

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See the technology in action: Axis radar solutions

Ready to move from theory to implementation? Axis Radars are purpose-built for demanding outdoor sites: energy plants, data center perimeters, warehouses, transport hubs, and campuses.

AXIS D2122-VE Radar 180° coverage. Up to 20,000 m² protected.

Recognizes humans at distances up to 140 m across a wide 180° field of detection. Pairs with selected Axis PTZ cameras for radar-video fusion — combining AI-powered radar analytics with video verification to virtually eliminate false alarms and enable automatic PTZ autotracking.

180° horizontal field of detection
Tracks up to 100 objects simultaneously
Radar-PTZ fusion for double-knock verification
PoE-powered, easy to install on poles, fences, or walls

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AXIS D2123-VE Radar 270° coverage. Up to 30,000 m² protected.

Built for corner and pole mounting, this radar extends detection to a sweeping 270° field of view — ideal for open perimeters, campuses, and industrial sites where blind spots aren't an option. Like its sibling, it supports radar-video fusion with selected PTZ cameras for enhanced accuracy.

270° horizontal field of detection
Human recognition up to 140 m / 30,000 m² coverage
AI-powered classification, no extra analytics needed
Low power consumption per m² covered

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Have a specific site or project in mind?

From energy sites and data centers to logistics hubs and healthcare campuses — discover how radar reduces false alarms, closes coverage gaps, and simplifies protection for the sites that can't afford to get it wrong.

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