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thermal-eye 250D FLIR camera |
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The thermal eye 250D FLIR
camera is a lightweight handheld FLIR thermal imaging system that is
ideal for surveillance, energy audits, condition monitoring, flat roof
inspections and a wide variety of industrial applications.
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IR-235 DX |
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The newest addition to the SPI family is
the IR-235 compact handheld FLIR thermal imager. This new unit shatters the $10k
barrier to bring you quality thermal imaging at the greatest possible
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Digital Thermal Scope |
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The first affordable thermal weapon sight designed specifically for
homeland security, police and security professionals. SpecterIR uses
heat imaging technology previously only available for military
applications
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T14 Multi Function Tactical
Monocular |
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The new T14 Thermal IR monocular is the smallest and most versatile
thermal imager available. The unit can be used as a hand held thermal IR
viewer, hands free head mounted goggle and as a precision thermal weapon
sight.
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IR-400 DX Series |
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The new IR PRO 400D thermal FLIR infrared
imaging system will provide you with real time color thermal imaging and
digital image storage. The unique PDA attachment provides touch screen
controls of vital camera
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IR-CAM TPMx 4 |
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The newest contender on the block the IR
CAM TPM is one of the smallest and easy to use packages we have ever
seen. You've heard the phrase before a million times but finally there
is now a true "toolbox"
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Defender Fusion 500CT |
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The Defender 500CT is a long range FLIR Thermal
imaging FLIR camera suitable for Force Protection, perimeter security,
border and shoreline surveillance .
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IR-400 Series RadioMetric |
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The 400 series thermal imaging systems are
known far and wide as the "workhorse of the industry". These robust
imagers provide you with real time thermal video, accurate temperature
measurement, onboard
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IR Thermal Camera Engine |
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The latest in thermal imaging technology
packaged in an OEM configuration for rapid development into your
designs. Infrared camera modules are available in a wide range of
configurations from simple volts
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IR-CAM 59x |
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The 595 is one of the all time greatest
handheld thermal imaging systems ever produced. Featuring high
performance uncooled thermal imaging, full radiometric data, sharp color
and the easiest to use control
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PT-i4000-B |
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The latest in mobile pan-tilt thermal
imaging is now affordable. The new 4000B is an all purpose weatherized
remote sensing camera that can easily be mounted to a vehicle (mounting
kits available) or
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TWS2000 Thermal Weapon Sight |
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High resolution Thermal Infrared FLIR
imaging Weapon sight for extreme battlefield & specialized operations.
TWS2000 mounts to standard firearms & offers crisp imaging and
unparalleled target acquisition in low or no light applications.
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PT-i4000-M |
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The latest in mobile pan-tilt thermal
imaging is now affordable and MARINE rated. The new 4000B is an all
purpose marine weatherized remote sensing camera that can easily be
mounted to a vessel, vehicle
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IR-700 Series |
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The iR 700 series Thermal Infrared Imaging
Cameras were designed for applications requiring accurate real-time
analysis, condition monitoring & Thermographic profiling. Digital
storage, a unique electro
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IR-CAM 55x |
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The 550 is a great handheld radiometric
thermal imaging system that features superb image quality, accurate
temperature measurement, digital image storage and analysis / reporting
software packages.
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VideoThermal 2000 |
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The Video Thermal 2000 is an affordable
solution to Radiometric imaging applications. These units feature
temperature measurement, high resolution color imaging, LCD display and
analysis software.
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T7 Thermal Infrared Binoculars /
Goggles |
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T7 Thermal infrared FLIR goggle-Binocular
system is a state of the art fused FLIR system. Night Vision NVG TWS
systems approved
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Eagle Imager 6 FF |
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All Scott products have an unsurpassed
record of reliable performance and rugged dependability. Scott's Eagle
Imager thermal camera contains such advanced technology its sensor can
detect temperature
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IR-Infracam |
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The Thermal Infracam system is based on
the ultra high resolution PtSi detector technology. This sensor is used
in high end testing cameras as well as state of the art military imaging
systems. click
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IRMX-1000 Compact Thermal Viewer |
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The new breakthrough X1 pocket infrared
imager is finally here! This rugged thermal imager is small enough to
fit in your pocket. The scope is ideal for military / law enforcement
needs as well as predictive ...
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Panther-X Long Range Fusion
Thermal Imager |
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The Panther-X Long Range Dual Field Of
view military thermal infrared IR imager is a state of the art FLIR
surveillance system coupled with a zoom CCTV camera in a rugged PTZ pan
tilt zoom platform
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Nikon Radiometric Camera |
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This is one of the highest resolution
thermal camera systems ever designed. The Nikon name is world renowned
for quality photographic equipment. The Nikon thermal imager is no
exception. The features ...
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IRCAM EPM-25 Multi-task thermal
imager |
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The IRcam EPM25 Multi Task Infrared
thermal imager stands alone in high performance and reliability. This
robust uncooled long wave 320x240 masterpiece offers user friendly
interface along with digital imaging features for a wide array of
infrared imaging applications
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ThermaSnap 52x |
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The ThermaSnap operates much like a
digital camera and captures crisp thermal images with fully calibrated
temperature measurement. This handheld, infrared imaging radiometer
displays IR images in color ...
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Fusion 1000X Long Range FLIR
imager |
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The Fusion 1000x Thermal imager is an
ultra long range surveillance thermal imager which packs super sensitive
Indium Antimonide sensor for detection ranges in excess of 20 kilometers
for vehicular target and 17 kilometers for man sized target.
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UltraCam Radiometer |
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The UltraCam series of thermal infrared imaging cameras represents the
pinnacle of infrared camera technology. Superior image quality,
accurate temperature analysis, s-video output and computer interface ...
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IR-210S |
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The IR-200 Series of thermal infrared hand
held FLIR
imagers is one of the first truly portable handheld imagers ever made.
We have a limited number of pre-owned models in stock. This is a very
reliable portable imaging ...
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Electric Surveillance Infrared UAV
(Unmanned Arial Vehicle) |
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The E2 electric powered UAV is a
breakthrough in design and function. Capable of longer mission times and
higher payload capacities than any other electric Micro-UAV available.
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PD-300 Infrared Camera |
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The PtSi FLIR sensor in this radiometric
infrared imaging system produces one of the finest images of all time.
Accurate temperature measurement, vivid color paletes and digital image
storage make this unit ...
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High Sensitivity Radiance Thermal
Imager |
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The Radiance Infrared Camera offers ultra
high resolution and super thermal sensitivity suited for military
research, PCB analysis, R&D, medical, condition monitoring, and remote
sensing applications.
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IR-Cam 6xx |
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The THV 6xx series is the pinacle of the
THV product line. This system is state of the art in every way. No other
system can match it for accuracy, reliability and ease of use. We have a
very limited ...
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Thermal-Eye |
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Thermal eye IR Imaging cameras are catered
for use in a wide variety of Imaging applications such as military,
Mobile or fixed FLIR pan tilt, security, surveillance, industrial,
commercial and R&D needs
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IR-CAM EPM |
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The IRCAM EPM Package is a powerful
thermal imaging solution that is rugged and one of the easiest cameras
to use. We have a limited supply of these low cost full color
temperature measurement systems ...
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The LS Series |
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The LS Series of Long Wave Uncooled Thermal
Imagers offers unique advantages in a compact all solution package. The
system utilizes its exterior case as an environmentally sealed housing,
eliminating the need for additional enclosures.
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Explore IR Thermal Infrared Camera |
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The Explore IR Thermal infrared imaging
camera offers exceptional color or black & white thermal images along
with extensive temperature measurement features for a wide array of
night vision, thermography and imaging applications.
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NZDS- Night Modular
Military ClipOn Sight |
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The US Army has conducted comptetive tests
and has singled out the NADS-750, 850, and 1000 as superior in
performance and reliability. System performance is designed into our
NADS products.
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RP 50/250 Series |
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The RP long-range mid-wave thermal imaging
systems operate in the 3-5 micron spectral region, which is the best
choice for marine and high humidity environments.
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Stealth-IR |
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The Stealth IR sets new standards for
surveillance and security thermal imagers. The system is based on the
latest generation 320x240 FLIR Microbolometer Focal Plane Array Technology.
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IR-360 PT Force
Protection / Mobile / Fixed Thermal / CCTV Infrared Surveillance System |
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The IR 360 PTZ FLIR remote thermal imaging platform
represents the state of the art in rugged military grade thermal imaging
solutions. The 360 is available in a wide range of COTS configurations
including mobile, pan-tilt-zoom and fixed mount scenarios.
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FORWARD
LOOKING
INFRARED
(FLIR)
Forward
Looking Infrared (FLIR) is
a night
vision enhancement system with
many
potential applications in law
enforcement
agencies. FLIR systems
offer vision
enhancement superior to that
available
through conventional night vision
systems.
Originally developed for military
operations,
FLIR systems have a wide
variety of
applications for law enforcement,
fire
fighting, governmental and
commercial/
industrial operations. Recent
technological enhancements have made
FLIR systems
more accessible (and
affordable)
as a tool to support street-level
law
enforcement operations.
WHAT
IS
FLIR?
FLIR was
originally developed by
the United
States Navy to assist in the
identification and targeting of opposition
forces. FLIR
units measure the amount of
infrared
energy emitted by various objects
and life
forms. In other words, it allows the
user to
“see” the amount of heat (or
thermal
energy) an object emits. Infrared
energy is
normally invisible to the human
eye, but
FLIR systems are able to detect
and
interpret emissions and provide the
user with an
image, even in complete
darkness.
Like conventional night vision
enhancement
systems, FLIR does not
provide a
perfect picture of what is in its
field of
view. What it does provide is an
image with
sufficient clarity to allow users
to
distinguish between cars, trees, and
people.
Conventional
night vision systems
improve the
user’s ability to “see” objects
by enhancing
visible light. These systems
only work if
there is at least a minimal
amount of
available light and if there is
nothing
obscuring visibility (such as dust,
haze, fog,
or smoke). FLIR systems are
still highly
effective under conditions of
low-visibility or complete darkness. By
providing an
image of the infrared energy
being
emitted by objects, the system can
still “see”
in complete darkness or
obscured
visibility. While the effectiveness
of the
system may be diminished when
viewing
distant objects under obscured
conditions,
FLIR still provide better
visibility
than other night vision
enhancement
systems. Because it
measures
thermal energy, FLIR can be
used to
conduct surveillance without
relying on
search lights or special lighting,
improving
the user’s ability to remain
undetected.
FLIR IMAGE
The military
advantages of these
early
systems were significant. Naval
vessels
could still detect and target enemy
ships, even
on the darkest nights or under
foggy
conditions. As one might imagine,
these early
systems were large, heavy,
and
expensive. During the past decades,
however,
FLIR systems have been
adapted for
use aboard all types of
aircraft,
naval vessels, and ground
vehicles; in
recent years some
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manufacturers have even developed
handheld
units. Technological advances
have
significantly lowered the size, weight,
and cost of
FLIR systems. These new
systems may offer reliable service without
requiring extensive or costly upkeep.
Handheld
FLIR systems weight less than
five pounds
and may be within the price
range of
many law enforcement agencies.
LAW
ENFORCEMENT
APPLICATIONS
FLIR systems
have been
successfully
used by a number of major
law
enforcement agencies in recent years.
Until
recently, FLIR has generally been a
tool for
aviation units. Mounted on a
helicopter,
a FLIR system could assist in
pursuits and
Search and Rescue missions.
The systems
were still expensive and
somewhat
cumbersome. Because
aviation
units were most likely to respond
to
situations where FLIR could be of use,
this was a
logical use of this resource.
More
recently, law enforcement
agencies
have begun experimenting with
FLIR systems
mounted on ground vehicles
or as
independent, handheld units.
Lubbock,
Texas, has FLIR systems
integrated
into their canine vehicles. A
canine
vehicle is likely to become involved
in search or
pursuit operations, so
deploying
ground vehicle systems with
these units
makes sense. As technologies
improve and
costs continue to decrease, it
may be more
common to see ground
vehicle
mounted or handheld FLIR
systems
being used to support a wide
variety of
law enforcement applications.
As a tool to
assist in either pursuits
or Search
and Rescue missions, FLIR
offers
several advantages to police
organizations. While it was designed for
use during
operations taking place at night
or under
obscured visibility conditions,
FLIR can
also be used during day light
hours. For
example, a search for a
missing
child or a fleeing suspect might
lead to a
farm field. Depending on the
nature and
density of the foliage, an
aviation
unit equipped with FLIR might be
able to
locate a child or suspect who might
otherwise be
hidden from plain view, even
during daylight hours.
Many FLIR
systems are designed
to videotape
what the operator sees. In
addition,
units may also serve as daylight
video
recording systems. These features
allow
officers to generate evidence which
might be
very helpful in prosecution. For
example, a
helicopter equipped with FLIR
could assist
ground vehicles in a highspeed
pursuit of a
stolen automobile. As
soon as the
helicopter arrived in the area
of the
pursuit, it could begin to record the
events
occurring on the ground. The
system could
videotape the infrared image
of the
driver “bailing” from the vehicle and
fleeing into
a residential neighborhood.
The system
could continue to videotape
the suspect
as he fled through backyards
and assist
aviation personnel in directing
officers on
the ground in order to make an
apprehension.
Having the
chase on tape would
provide
incontrovertible proof that the
suspect
taken into custody was indeed the
driver of
the stolen vehicle (and not an
innocent
citizen “looking for a runaway
cat”).
Because the system is not
dependent on
the use of a search light
(which might
produce shadows and
distortions
on a videotape), it might also
show that
officers used appropriate force
in taking a
suspect into custody, thus
limiting
potential liability.
FLIR may be
one of the best
options for
vision enhancement under
conditions
of obscured visibility. Some
jurisdictions frequently encounter
problems due
to fog or haze. Vision
systems
which amplify available light may
be less
effective under such conditions.
While FLIR
does have a limited ability to
penetrate
smoke, dust, haze, or fog, it is
generally
more effective than the naked
eye or
conventional night vision
enhancement
systems under such
conditions.
Police marine units may be
find it
easier to engage in routine patrol or
search and rescue operations with a FLIR
system, even
under conditions of heavy
fog (and
even during daylight hours).
Fire
departments have been using
helmet-mounted FLIR systems for several
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years to aid personnel in searching for
victims in
fires. Although FLIR cannot
penetrate
all of the smoke generated by a
burning
building, it can improve a fire
fighter’s
ability to “see.” These systems
not only
allow fire fighters to conduct a
more
thorough search in less time, but a
search could
be done with fewer
personnel,
placing fewer lives at risk in the
performance
of dangerous operations.
FLIR can
also be a valuable tool
for police
personnel conducting
surveillance
or security operations.
Because the
system works without relying
on light
sources, it can be operated in a
covert
manner. Personnel surveilling a
dark parking
lot could observe potential
victims or
suspects without alerting these
party’s to
their presence. Individuals can
be clearly
seen, even under conditions of
complete
darkness. These applications
might
enhance to covert nature of
surveillance
operations and decrease the
number of
personnel required to conduct
such an
operation.
FLIR systems
may also be used to
take a
thermal image of a person,
luggage,
buildings, automobiles, trucks, or
boats
(generally in an effort to search for
drugs).
While FLIR systems can not see
through
walls or doors, they can detect
temperature
differences which might
indicate the
presence of hidden
compartments
or contraband. A thermal
scan may
indicate if a person has
something
secreted beneath their clothing,
or if the
hold of a ship contains ice-cold
fish or
something with an even greater
street
value. Growing marijuana indoors
requires the
use of high-temperature
artificial
lighting; a thermal scan of a
neighborhood
might indicate if a specific
house has an
unusual hot spot which
might
indicate that such indoor gardening
is taking
place.
It must be
noted that the courts
have not
fully resolved how police officers
can use
thermal images in carrying out
drug or
contraband detection. Some
federal
circuit courts have viewed thermal
imaging as
equivalent to any other search.
As such,
police officers in these circuits
may need
either explicit probably cause or
a search
warrant in order to use thermal
imaging.
Other circuits have taken a more
liberal
stance, allowing law enforcement
personnel to
engage in random thermal
imaging.
Readers would be well advised
to check the
status of FLIR imaging as a
search
within their state and federal district
courts
before undertaking such operations.
INCREASED
EFFICIENCY
WITH
FLIR
FLIR offers
a clear way for law
enforcement
agencies to operate in a
more
efficient and effective manner. As a
tool for an
aviation unit, FLIR can
significantly reduce the time needed to
conduct a
search. Agencies using FLIR
might also
have an easier time tracking
and
apprehending fleeing suspects. FLIR
systems make
pursuit and search
operations
more efficient and also safer.
Suspects or
victims can be quickly
located.
Officers on the ground can be
directed to
these locations without
conducting
prolonged, and potentially
dangerous,
searches.
As a
surveillance tool, FLIR may
allow
agencies to carry out some
operations
with fewer personnel and in a
more covert
manner. Officers can surveil
areas, even
under complete darkness.
Under some
conditions, FLIR may also
allows users
to detect well camouflaged
individuals.
Because many FLIR systems
allow for
the generation of video
recordings,
it is easy to produce evidence
suitable for
use in the courtroom. Such
evidence may
enhance the likelihood of
prosecuting
defendants in cases where
the cover of
night might have otherwise
made suspect
identification difficult.
The use of
FLIR technology can
allow for
agencies to conduct certain
operations
with fewer personnel. In
addition,
those personnel involved in such
missions
might be able to perform their
duties with
an enhanced degree of safety
and
security. The current cost FLIR
systems may
preclude some law
enforcement
agencies from enjoying these
benefits.
Despite the current cost of FLIR
systems, it
is likely that purchasing and
maintenance
costs will continue to decline,
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while
performance improves in the years
to come.
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Infrared image of Tank
Thermal
infrared imaging is a night vision technology used in operation desert storm war and now being used
currently in operation desert fox
in the Persian gulf. Thermal imaging is used not only for surveillance but for
target acquisition and tracking.

Thermal image of Tank, Humvee, and truck

iR image of Battleship

Aerial IR image of tank

Factory

Factory & ships in backgound

iR image of Bridge and coastline
Helicopters (apache) have forward looking infrared units mounted on them that
can give the pilot a thermal picture miles ahead of the aircraft. Fighter planes (F-16, F-14, F-15, F-18, stealth
fighter, tomcat, etc.) use thermal infrared imaging to locate and control fire to specific
targets. Even some of the missiles
being fired at the Iraqi's are guided with infrared technology (
heat seeking missile ).

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thermal infrared imaging defense
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Thermal
energy is transmitted in the infrared wavelength ( 1 micron to 100 microns
). You can see by the image above that thermal energy is closely related to visible
light in that it travels in a wave. Thermal ir imaging takes traditional light
amplification night vision devices ( the green images you see on TV) one step
farther. The human eye can only see the narrow middle band of visible light that
encompasses all the colors of light in the rainbow.

Thermal infrared imagers
translate the energy transmitted in the infrared wavelength into data that can be
processed into a visible light spectrum video display. Visible light is
dependent on a light source ( the sun or artificial ) reflecting off an object to be
received by our eyes.

Remember, all objects above 0 degrees Kelvin emit thermal
infrared energy so thermal imagers can passively see all
objects regardless of ambient light. This can give you an enormous
advantage on the battle field, especially in the persian gulf wars
(operation desert storm and operation desert fox). Advances in stealth
technology have not only concentrated on creating battle field machines that are hard to
see with radar, but they have also drastically reduced the thermal
infra red signature. This signature is what allows thermally
guided missiles to home in on there targets. The thermal infrared heat signature
also allows ground and air forces to track enemy movement of large resources (tanks,
planes, vehicles, etc.). Today's battle field machines have reduced the thermal
signature ( mainly by cooling the exhaust and insulating the heat producing parts )
to a level that is much harder to detect. But they are not invisible! With thermal infrared imagers military hardware,
transport vehicles, machines and humans stick vastly. You can defeat traditional
night vision device but you simply cannot hide
completely from thermal infrared imaging technology. Not even Saddam Huisein can
hide.

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thermal infrared imaging on the battle field |
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projectiles, aimed with thermal infrared imaging,
at three simultaneous targets tracking and destroying them. The image on the
right depicts two combat soldiers in a live
fire infiltration, the two white dots on the right center of the image are spent shells.
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How night vision thermal ir imagers work for
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Thermal infrared
imagers come in different configurations to suit your specific need.
Tanks like the M1A1 Abrams main battle tank
have driving systems that rely on thermal infra red imaging to navigate any terrain day or
night. That is one of the benefits of thermal infrared imaging technology it can be
used in daylight or complete darkness, it is
totally independent of visible light. Consumer versions of this driving system
can be found in products like the night sight
thermal infrared vehicle imager. This
roof mounted vehicle option offers pan, tilt, and remote joystick control for mobile
applications. Ground forces are issued small pocket
sized thermal infrared imagers ( like the milcam le ) for short to medium range surveillance
and reconnaissance. Snipers are
furnished with thermal infrared imaging weapon sights
which can acquire and remove living targets from considerable distances.
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