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Thermal Visions

Learn about the applications of thermal imaging, the FLIR advantage in thermal imaging technology, and the integration of thermal and visible sensors. Explore the range performance options and industry trends in thermal cameras.

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Thermal Visions

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  1. Applying Thermal Imaging: Python Detection Meeting Sept. 11, 2009 Thermal Visions Matt Bretoi FLIR Systems, Inc. Security & Surveillance Solutions matt.bretoi@flir.com PH: (941)351-5740

  2. FLIR’s 3 Divisions 2006 Revenue ~$575M 1400 employees worldwide 3 Divisions More than 50,000 units Global Sales and Service Certified ISO NASDAQ: FLIR

  3. The FLIR Advantage- Vertical Integration Silicon ROIC Focal Plane Array (FPA) Cooled or Uncooled Detector Dewar/Cooler Assembly (DDCA) Optical Imaging Engine Thermal Imager Detector (MEMS or III-V Compound) Thermal System Detector Package and Cooler/Stabilizer (TEC or Stirling Cooler), (Hi-Vac, Low-Vac, or Backfilled Package) Electronics Final Packaging Enclosure, App Software, UI

  4. Thermal Imaging test- 2pm, Wednesday, Sept. 10th.

  5. Thermal/Visible Sensor Integration Detect Complementary technologies Identify

  6. Very Near Infrared (Far Visible) Gamma Rays 0.7um – 1.0um 10-4nm Mid Infrared 3um – 5.5um X-Rays Long Infrared 5.5um – 14um 1nm Ultra Violet Visible 1um Infrared Microwaves 1mm Radio 1m Uncooled Thermal Cameras • High solar rejection • High penetration of smoke and many fogs • MEMS-based, uncooled silicon detectors work well • Lowest cost thermal technology Dr. Richards Uncooled VOX Sensor Dr. Richards Cooled InSb Sensor

  7. Representative Range Performance Options

  8. Typically used for ranges < 2-3km Ideal for terrain-limited installations Ideal for border crossing walk-arounds Short/Medium Range Uncooled Cameras Multi-Sensor – Dual thermal cameras & day/night zoom on pan-tilt Thermal Only

  9. Long Range Multi-Sensors

  10. Industry Trend Rapid Migration to 640x480 sensors Mid Format Detectors Large Format Detectors 320 x 240 Pixels 640 x 480 Pixels Having only 76,800 pixels to capture information about the scene. Having 307,200 pixels to capture information about the scene. What does this mean? 4x the resolution of mid format arrays. More pixels means better image quality, creating greater detection capability than mid format sensors, which has created the move to high definition.

  11. Industry Trend Advanced Signal Processing Yields Higher Performance – A digital, thermal image has more information in it than is obvious to the “naked” eye. The detector can sense differences to 0.03°C – Digital image processing allows us to apply dynamic, regional contrast settings to enhance human visual interpretation of events. Without DDE With DDE

  12. References http://www.flir.com/training/ http://www.spie.org Alien Vision: Exploring the Electromagnetic Spectrum with Imaging Technology Author: Dr. Austin A. Richards ISBN: 9780819441423 Practical Applications of Infrared Thermal Sensing and Imaging Equipment Author(s): Herbert Kaplan ISBN: 9780819467232

  13. The World Leader In Thermal Imaging “Infrared Everywhere” Matt Bretoi FLIR Systems, Inc. Security & Surveillance Solutions matt.bretoi@flir.com PH: (941)351-5740 Mobile: (941)726-8121

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