Matt Bretoi FLIR Systems, Inc. Security & Surveillance Solutions PH: (941) Applying Thermal Imaging: Python Detection Meeting Sept. 11, 2009
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
The FLIR Advantage- Vertical Integration Detector (MEMS or III-V Compound) Focal Plane Array ( FPA) Cooled or Uncooled Optical Imaging Engine Electronics Detector Package and Cooler/Stabilizer (TEC or Stirling Cooler), (Hi-Vac, Low-Vac, or Backfilled Package) Detector Dewar/Cooler Assembly (DDCA) Thermal Imager Final Packaging Enclosure, App Software, UI Thermal System Silicon ROIC
Thermal Imaging test- 2pm, Wednesday, Sept. 10 th.
Thermal/Visible Sensor Integration Detect Identify Complementary technologies
Uncooled Thermal Cameras 0.7um – 1.0um Very Near Infrared (Far Visible) Gamma Rays X-Rays Ultra Violet Visible Infrared Microwaves Radio nm 1nm 1um 1mm 1m 3um – 5.5um Mid Infrared Dr. Richards Cooled InSb Sensor High solar rejection High penetration of smoke and many fogs MEMS-based, uncooled silicon detectors work well Lowest cost thermal technology 5.5um – 14umLong Infrared Dr. Richards Uncooled VOX Sensor
Representative Range Performance Options
Short/Medium Range Uncooled Cameras Typically used for ranges < 2-3km Ideal for terrain- limited installations Ideal for border crossing walk- arounds Thermal Only Multi-Sensor – Dual thermal cameras & day/night zoom on pan-tilt
Long Range Multi-Sensors
Rapid Migration to 640x480 sensors Industry Trend Mid Format DetectorsLarge Format Detectors 320 x 240 Pixels640 x 480 Pixels Having only 76,800 pixels to capture information about the scene. Having 307,200 pixels to capture information about the scene. 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. What does this mean?
– 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. With DDEWithout DDE Industry Trend Advanced Signal Processing Yields Higher Performance
References Alien Vision: Exploring the Electromagnetic Spectrum with Imaging Technology –Author: Dr. Austin A. Richards –ISBN: Practical Applications of Infrared Thermal Sensing and Imaging Equipment –Author(s): Herbert Kaplan –ISBN:
Matt Bretoi FLIR Systems, Inc. Security & Surveillance Solutions PH: (941) Mobile: (941) The World Leader In Thermal Imaging “Infrared Everywhere”