Public Spaces | Outdoor people counting
Outdoor People Counting With TAC-B Radar Sensors
Outdoor public spaces are constantly changing – people gather at festivals, stroll along promenades, visit markets, or relax at beaches and monuments. Understanding how visitors move and how often they come is essential for improving infrastructure, keeping areas clean, and planning investments. SensMax TAC-B radar sensors deliver precise, anonymous statistics about outdoor visitor flow, even in places without electricity or fixed internet.
SensMax TAC-B radar sensors provide accurate, camera-free people counting for outdoor public spaces – city streets, plazas, parks, beaches and tourist areas. This solution helps municipalities measure visitor activity, plan services, and support Smart City analytics.
Outdoor visitor statistics for public areas such as plazas and promenades
At a Glance
- Outdoor People Counter with camera-free TAC-B radar sensors (no images, no filming)
- 100% GDPR/Privacy law compliant people counting, suitable for public environments
- Built-in 4G/LTE modem for locations without fixed internet (Wi-Fi can be used where available)
- Off-grid ready with the SPS20 solar power kit option for sites without electricity
- Bi-directional counting with multiple virtual lines/zones for real-world layouts
- Cloud ready-to-use business reports + integrations via REST API, MQTT, and webhooks
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Outdoor People Counter Built For Real Public Spaces
Outdoor public spaces change constantly – people gather at festivals, stroll promenades, visit markets, and move through plazas, parks, and tourist areas. Outdoor People Counter gives you real usage data you can trust, so operational decisions aren’t based on assumptions.
SensMax TAC-B radar sensors provide accurate, camera-free people counting for outdoor public spaces and deliver anonymous visitor analytics that support smarter planning and service delivery.
Why People Counting In Public Spaces Matters
Reliable visitor statistics help municipalities and operators understand how areas are actually used – by hour, day, season, and location. Practical outcomes include:
- Measure attendance and engagement at outdoor events and festivals
- Plan cleaning, lighting, and maintenance based on real visitor traffic
- Evaluate tourism and marketing projects and support funding requests
- Support crowd operations at busy public venues
- Monitor long-term usage trends for Smart City analytics and planning
Outdoor people counting and visitor statistics for beach and waterfront areas
How the TAC-B 4G Solution Works
TAC-B 4G uses 60 GHz mmWave radar to detect movement patterns – such as direction and speed – without cameras or image recording. That’s what makes Outdoor People Counter privacy-safe by design for public areas.
Here’s the simple flow:
Place Sensors Where To Count People Flow
Mount TAC-B on lamp posts, gates, poles, or temporary structures so the sensor “looks” across the path, entrance, or edge you want to measure.
Define Virtual Counting Lines And Zones
Set counting lines across a promenade, park entrance, plaza edge, or market route and track IN/OUT movement in both directions.
Send Counts From Anywhere Via 4G
Built-in 4G/LTE sends data directly to the SensMax Cloud platform for sites without fixed internet (Wi-Fi can be used where available).
Run off-grid When Needed
For locations without electricity, the SPS20 solar kit powers the sensor and stores energy in its internal battery.
Get Live Ready-To-Use Business Reports, Reports, And Integrations
View real-time ready-to-use business reports, generate reports, and feed the data into Smart City platforms or external reporting systems via API/MQTT/webhooks.
The Reasons Teams Choose Outdoor People Counter
This solution is designed for business decisions – operations, planning, and investment – not “just counting.”
Plan Services With Real Visitor Demand
Use Outdoor People Counter to see peak hours, peak days, and seasonal shifts – so you can align cleaning schedules, staffing, and site services to actual usage.
Stay Privacy-Safe In High-Visibility Environments
TAC-B detects people without filming and is 100% GDPR/Privacy law compliant – a strong fit for public-space deployments where privacy governance matters.
Deploy Where Other Systems Can’t
Built-in 4G and solar power options enable Outdoor People Counter in areas without fixed internet or grid power – ideal for beaches, parks, trails, and remote public sites.
Reduce Operational Friction
The system supports remote configuration via the cloud and is built for low maintenance with IP68 housing.
Connect Counts To Your Wider Reporting Ecosystem
Use REST API, MQTT, and webhooks to push visitor data into Smart City platforms and BI tools.
Where TAC-B is Used Outdoors
Examples of Outdoor People Counter deployments include:
- Beaches & waterfronts: track daily visitors and seasonal trends for service planning
- Outdoor festivals & markets: measure visitor numbers and event performance with live ready-to-use business reports
- Pedestrian streets & city plazas: understand flow to improve layout, lighting, and safety planning
- Tourist & heritage sites: monitor visitor pressure on open-air venues
- Public transport forecourts: count people at outdoor bus/tram/ferry areas to support planning
Typical data flow: TAC-B sensor → 4G/Wi-Fi → SensMax Cloud → dashboards, reports, integrations.
SensMax Cloud Reporting Platform With Ready-To-Use Business Reports
The SensMax Cloud platform turns Outdoor People Counter into decision-ready visibility: interactive graphs, occupancy views, and detailed reports by sensor, line, or area.
Operational workflows supported include:
- Access ready-to-use business reports via a web browser from any location
- Automated email reports (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Export data to CSV/PDF for internal reporting
- Integrate via REST API and MQTT into Smart City platforms, GIS maps, and BI tools
- Trigger webhooks when visitor counts hit defined thresholds
Technical Overview
Coverage & detection
- Coverage: ≈10 m range, ≈120° viewing angle (≈100 m² area)
- Detected objects: pedestrians, cyclists, scooters
- Bi-directional counting and virtual lines/zones; IN/OUT classification
Connectivity & data
- Built-in 4G/LTE modem; Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz option
- Integrations available via SensMax Cloud: REST API, MQTT, webhooks
- Local buffering: internal microSD card during connectivity loss
Power & installation
- Power: 12 V DC or SPS20 solar power kit
- Mounting height guidance: around 2.5–3 m (lamp posts, gates, poles)
Operating conditions
- Weatherproofing: IP68; operating range -20 °C to +65 °C
- The sensor works well in any light and weather conditions
Accuracy
- ≈99% at ≈1 person/m² and >93% at ≈3 persons/m² with correct installation
TAC-B 4G radar with SPS20 solar kit – people counting where there is no electricity or fixed internet
FAQ – Common questions
1) Where can Outdoor People Counter with TAC-B 4G Be Used?
Parks, beaches, promenades, city plazas, tourist areas, and event venues – anywhere you need accurate, anonymous people counting in public spaces.
2) What If There Is No Fixed Internet On Site?
TAC-B 4G has a built-in 4G/LTE modem and sends data over a mobile network, enabling deployments without Wi-Fi or wired internet.
3) Do The Sensors Require Grid Power?
No. They can run from the SPS20 solar power kit, which is designed for places without electricity.
4) How Long Can the SPS20 Solar Kit Power The Sensor?
The internal battery stores enough energy for 64–85 hours, depending on sunshine, temperature, and traffic intensity.
5) Is Performance Affected By Weather Or Lighting?
The sensors are IP68-rated and described as working in rain, snow, fog, bright sunlight, and total darkness.
6) How Accurate is The Outdoor People Counter with TAC-B?
With correct installation, vendor test data indicates about 99% accuracy at ≈1 person/m² and above 93% at ≈3 persons/m².
7) How Often Do Sensors Need Maintenance?
In most cases, no regular maintenance is required; there are no camera lenses to clean, and configuration changes can be made remotely from the cloud.
Have questions about installation, accuracy, or integration for your public-space project? We’ll help you choose the right TAC-B 4G configuration (and SPS20 solar kits where needed) and prepare a quote or technical consultation for your application.
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