infrared IR thermal cameras

Thermal infrared cameras are a truly amazing instruments that have many uses in everyday life. Thermal infrared cameras are mostly used
to image for night vision application and is used extensively by the United States armed forces. Thermal infrared cameras are incorporated
into air, sea and land aircrafts and vehicle. Hand held thermal imaging infrared cameras are also used extensively
by ground forced for general theatre scanning, target acquisition and sighting.

	IR PROx Thermal Infrared Camera
	The IR Pro FLIR thermal hand held imaging camera is an robust system which is suitable for a wide array of thermal imaging applications click for more information
	IR-250 DX Thermal Imager
	The IR 250 camera is a lightweight thermal imaging system that is ideal for surveillance, energy audits, condition monitoring, flat roof inspections and a wide variety of industrial applications. The ir ... click for more information
	RAZ-iR Radiometric Thermal Infrared Camera
	The RAZ-iR infrared camera is a breakthrough in price, size and performance.  This full blown thermography system offers many features typically found on infrared cameras costing thousands of dollars more than the RAZ-iR.  Call us today to discuss the many advantages of this amazing new infrared camera system. Click for more information
	IR-235 DX Infrared Camera
	The newest addition to the SPI family is the IR-235 compact thermal imager. This new unit shatters the $10k barrier to bring you quality thermal imaging at the greatest possible value. click for more information
	Digital Thermal Scope
	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 click for more information
	T14 Multi Function Tactical Thermal Monocular Weapon Sight FLIR scope
	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. click for more information
	IR-400 DX Series
	The new IR PRO 400D thermal 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 click for more information
	IR-CAM TPMx 4
	The newest infrared camera 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" click for more information
	Defender Fusion 500CT
	The Defender 500CT is a long range Thermal imaging FLIR infrared camera suitable for Force Protection, perimeter security, border and shoreline surveillance . click for more information
	IR-400 Series RadioMetric
	The 400 series thermal imaging infrared camera 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 click for more information
	IR 5100 Thermal infrared imager
	The IR 5100 thermal package represents a unique opportunity for our customers to get into a complete thermal imaging package at an incredible value. The 5100 is ideal for short to medium range surveillance / force protection and industrial & commercial applications. click for more information
	IR Thermal infrared Camera Engine
	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 click for more information
	IR-CAM 59x
	The 595 infrared camera 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 click for more information
	PT-i4000-B
	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 click for more information
	TWS2000 Thermal Weapon Sight
	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. click for more information
	TOPAZ Multi Sensor Aerial / Marine FLIR stabilized Imaging system
	The latest in affordable aerial / Marine gimbals stabilized FLIR imagers, the TOPAZ is ideal for military, law enforcement and Marine professionals where super sensitive multi platform sensors are required for the most demanding of applications. Just over $100K, the Topaz is a low cost solution for ... click for more information
	MMXFLIR multi camera platform
	MMXFLIR is a premier 3-5µm tri-field of view long range surveillance and security solution with a bore sighted CCTV for mobile and stationary land, air, and sea related operations. The infrared camera system is a completely integrated solution on a controllable pan/tilt system. The MMXFLIR offers one of the most comprehensive integrated thermal imaging systems available today. The system offers cooled IR detector technology with three fields of view as well as visible detection. click for more information
	PT-i4000-M
	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 click for more information
	IR-700 Series
	The iR 700 series Thermal Infrared camera were designed for applications requiring accurate real-time analysis, condition monitoring & Thermographic profiling. Digital storage, a unique electro click for more information
	IR-CAM 55x
	The 550 is a great handheld radiometric thermal imaging infrared camera system that features superb image quality, accurate temperature measurement, digital image storage and analysis / reporting software packages. click for more information
	TWS/TS-x20 FLIR hand held and weapon sight FLIR scope
	The TWS-X20 & TS-X20 represent the pinnacle of lightweight compact flir imaging sights, weapon sighting and hand held flir imaging are made easily with real time imaging. Ideal for military law enforcement and EOD, SAR applications click for more information
	VideoThermal 2000
	The Video Thermal infrared camera 2000 is an affordable solution to Radiometric imaging applications. These units feature temperature measurement, high resolution color imaging, LCD display and analysis software. click for more information
	T7 Thermal Infrared Binoculars / Goggles
	T7 Thermal infrared FLIR goggle-Binocular system is a state of the art fused FLIR system. Night Vision NVG TWS systems approved click for more information
	Eagle Imager 6 FireF imager
	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 click for more information
	T5000 Thermal long range binoculars
	The T5000 thermal imaging binocs are a state of the art SOCOM EOD qualified military FLIR dual eye special operations binocular system. click for more information
	T710 Digital Thermal infrared camera
	The T710 is a fully integrated digital Thermal infrared radiometric imaging camera with precise temperature measurement and a wide array of industrial and scientific features, all packed in a rugged chassis with a brilliant 4" color screen and intuitive user functionality click for more information
	IR-Infracam
	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 for more information
	IR/X-100 Compact Thermal Viewer
	The new breakthrough X100 pocket infrared camera 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 ... click for more information
	Panther-X Long Range Fusion Thermal Imager
	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 click for more information
	Nikon Radiometric Camera
	This is one of the highest resolution thermal infrared camera systems ever designed. The Nikon name is world renowned for quality photographic equipment. The Nikon thermal imager is no exception. The features ... click for more information
	IRCAM EPM-25 Multi-task thermal imager
	The IRcam EPM25 Multi Task Infrared camera 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 click for more information
	ThermaSnap 52x
	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 ... click for more information
	Fusion 1000X Long Range FLIR imager
	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. click for more information
	UltraCam Radiometer
	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 ... click for more information
	IR-210S
	The IR-200 Series of thermal infrared cameras 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 ... click for more information
	Electric Surveillance Infrared UAV (Unmanned Arial Vehicle)
	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. click for more information
	PD-300 Infrared Camera
	The PtSi sensor in this radiometric infrared camera imaging system produces one of the finest images of all time. Accurate temperature measurement, vivid color paletes and digital image storage make this unit ... click for more information
	IRXP-500 digital FireWire R&D IR camera
	The IRXP-500 is a digital state of the art automated thermal infrared camera designed for professional applications such as process control, research and development, automation & a wide array of temperature measuring tasks which require real-time digital analysis and data acquisition. click for more information
	High Sensitivity Radiance Thermal Imaging infrared camera
	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. click for more information
	IR-Cam 6xx
	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 ... click for more information
	Thermal-Eye thermal imager infrared cameras
	Thermal eye IR Imaging infrared 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 click for more information
	IR-CAM EPM
	The IRCAM EPM Package is a powerful thermal imaging infrared camera 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 ... click for more information
	Mil-Cam 3-5 micron hand held thermal infrared camera
	The Mil-Cam Mid wave thermal imager offers exceptional image quality. The Cooled MWIR infrared camera is designed for use in harsh environments where ultra sensitive thermal imaging and crisp image quality for detection and recognition is essential. click for more information
	The LS Series
	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. click for more information
	Explore IR Thermal Infrared Camera
	The Explore IR Thermal infrared 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. click for more information
	NZDS- Night Modular Military ClipOn Sight
	The US Army has conducted competitive 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. click for more information
	RP 50/250 Series
	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. click for more information
	Stealth-IR Thermal imaging infrared cameras
	The Stealth IR sets new standards for surveillance and security thermal imagers. The system is based on the latest generation 320x240 Microbolometer Focal Plane Array Technology. click for more information
	PTZ Pan Tilt Zoom Thermal Infrared imaging FLIR camera for dual day and night security and surveillance
	The IR 360 remote thermal imaging platform represents the state of the art in rugged military grade thermal imaging solutions. The 360 thermal FLIR infrared imaging camera is available in a wide range of COTS configurations including mobile, marine, pan-tilt-zoom and fixed mount scenarios. click for more information

 

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UNDERSTANDING AND UTILIZING FOCAL PLANE ARRAYS (FPA)

Along with the introduction of new technology and capabilities associated with modern focal-plane-array (FPA) infrared (IR) systems has come a new set of terms that describe the performance and design aspects of these systems. While it is not vital that the average user of IR equipment understand all of these terms, it is valuable to have a basic understanding of some of the more widely used terms, especially when trying to select a new FPA-based IR system. Many of these terms relate to system design and performance characteristics that can have a fairly significant effect on the overall performance of a particular IR system in a test or inspection preventive-maintenance program and operating environment. A focal-plane-array detector is any detector that has more than one row of detectors. For example, the smallest conceivable FPA detector would have a configuration of 2 ¥ 2 detectors (two rows and two columns). This configuration is described by the term array. The focal plane of an optical system is a point at which the image is focused. Thus, in a FPA system, an array of detectors is located at a point where the image is focused. Typical infrared FPA systems have an array of 256 ¥ 256 detectors or more (256 columns and 256 rows; see Fig. 1). FPA detectors have high-resolution IR imaging capabilities. An array of detectors staring at the scene rather than a single detector being scanned across the scene means IR cameras can be much smaller, lighter, and more power efficient than a camera with more-elaborate scanning components. Modern infrared FPA systems have the portability of video camcorders and the imaging quality of black-and-white TV cameras. In an FPA, not all of the surface of the detector is sensitive to IR energy. Around the rows and columns of individual IR detectors making up the array is an inactive region surrounding each of the detector. The inactive areas can serve as pathways for electronic signals. The ratio of active IR sensing material to inactive row and column borders is called the fill factor. An ideal detector would have a very high fill factor because it would have a large percentage of its area dedicated to collecting IR photons and a very small area dedicated to detector segregation. Today`s best infrared FPA detectors offer fill factors as high as 90%. A camera with a high-fill-factor detector will typically provide better sensitivity and overall image quality than one with a lower fill factor. Also, high-fill-factor detectors typically offer better cooling efficiency, so less power is used to cool the detector to operating temperature. This savings translates into longer battery life and greater cooler reliability. Two types of focal-plane arrays There are two types of infrared FPAs: monolithic and hybrid. Monolithic FPAs have both IR-sensitive material and signal transmission paths on the same layer. Monolithic FPAs are easier and less expensive to manufacture than hybrids because fewer manufacturing steps are required. Conversely, monolithic FPAs generally have lower performance than their hybrid counterparts because having the detector material and signal pathways on the same level results in a significantly lower fill factor (~55%). Most users will see the difference between a system with a monolithic FPA array and a hybrid array manifested in poorer image quality. This difference is particularly noticeable when viewing low temperatures or scenes with small temperature differences. Also, until recently, advanced features such as variable integration time have not been found in monolithic-array designs because of the lack of flexibility with this design approach. A hybrid array has the IR-sensitive detector material on one layer and the signal-transmission and processing circuitry on another layer. The two layers are bonded together by small indium bumps, which transmit the signal from each detector element to its respective signal path on the multiplexer below (see Fig. 2). Although this process requires more steps and can be more expensive, it results in FPAs with a significantly higher fill factor (~75%-90%). The higher fill factor resulting from this geometry provides much higher sensitivity than usually found in corresponding monolithic FPAs. The greatest benefit results from the high thermal sensitivity because of the hybrid FPA`s relatively high fill factor. Some hybrid FPA cameras provide sensitivity down to 0.02°C. Very high sensitivity can be useful in nondestructive-test applications, air in-leakage surveys, and building diagnostic studies. A multiplexer is the device that organizes and formats the signals from each detector in a repeatable fashion. Typically, a multiplexer takes the signal from each individual detector and feeds it to a signal processor through one or more output devices. Readout devices There are two basic types of readout devices for taking each detector`s signal and getting it to the camera`s signal processor: a charge-coupled-device (CCD) detector and a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) detector. The CCD detector operates in a mode in which the signal from each detector is determined by transferring its electrons from one detector to the next down the same row until it reaches the end column, where it is read out. The CCD transfer process is not perfect because some of the charge is lost along the way (known as charge-coupled transfer loss phenomenon). Also, when one detector cell becomes overfilled with photons from a hot source, the photons can overflow into the adjacent detector cells (know as blooming). CCD detectors require significantly more power than their CMOS counterparts and thus usually require higher-power cooling devices. CCD detectors are widely used in imaging applications because the losses encountered by the loss phenomenon and blooming are typically not relevant in nonmeasurement scenarios. When a CCD detector is used in a measurement infrared FPA camera, the errors must be compensated for. A CMOS detector has a readout made up of a series of metal-oxide-silicon field-effect transistors that provide direct access to the signal from each detector. In a CMOS detector, the signal from each detector is read out column by column and row by row until each detector has been addressed individually and its exact value provided to the signal processor. CMOS circuits are ideal for low-power applications. Power dissipation in a detector readout circuit is critical because it must be cooled with the detector to approximately -200°C. Even with a highly efficient cooler, each milliwatt of power dissipated by the readout requires about 25 mW of battery power for cooling. Optimum battery life is achieved by using a CMOS multiplexer detector readout and high-efficiency rotary Stirling cooler. CMOS detectors generally provide better accuracy for measurements as a result of their direct access readout capability, benefiting users who require high measurement accuracy and long battery life. Quantum efficiency Quantum efficiency can be thought of as collection efficiency. Most IR detectors are photon counters; that is, they count IR photons over very short periods of time. Quantum efficiency refers to the relative efficiency at which IR photons are collected and converted into electrical charges. A high quantum efficiency makes signal processing easier. Surprisingly, the most popular infrared FPA detector material today--platinum silicide (PtSi)--has a very low quantum efficiency (less than 1%). Although quantum efficiency is only one measure of a system`s design, it is a good way to evaluate overall sensitivity. Infrared FPAs with high quantum efficiency usually offer better sensitivity and performance at low temperatures. Common detector materials Platinum silicide operates in the short-wavelength region (1-5 µm), has good sensitivity (as low as 0.05°C), and has excellent stability. It also is used because it is manufacturable with semiconductor-production techniques, with fairly high detector yields resulting in reasonable costs. Platinum silicide has been desirable for measurement cameras because it is a highly stable material that resists drift over time in its responsivity to temperature. Platinum silicide FPA detectors have been available for more than 10 years and have an extremely well-proven reliability and long-term stability record. One drawback is low quantum efficiency (<1%). However, modern signal-processing techniques coupled with hybrid construction and CMOS readouts have made PtSi a leading material for use in preventive maintenance and scientific IR imaging environments. Indium antimonide (InSb) is a detector material that was very common in single-detector, mechanically scanned units in the past. The material typically offers higher sensitivity as a result of its very high quantum efficiency (80%-90%). However, high quantum efficiency is not the most important factor. Most IR-detector manufacturers design their systems so that the detector wells are filled at about 80°C on Range 1. With PtSi, this means allowing the detector to collect photons for most of the available 1/60-s frame time. With InSb, the wells fill in a few microseconds, but then the rest of the photons must be dumped. As a result, for most applications there is little benefit to the added quantum efficiency. Another drawback is that InSb infrared FPAs have been found to drift in their nonuniformity characteristics over time and from cool down to cool down, thus requiring periodic two-point nonuniformity corrections in the field. As a result, the system becomes more complex by requiring mechanical shutters, thermoelectric coolers, and additional electronics in the camera. Thus, few manufacturers use InSb FPA detectors for measurement applications. The added complexity of an InSb system is generally warranted in applications where extreme thermal sensitivity is required, for example, long-range military imaging. Quantum-well FPAs A relatively new FPA detector is the quantum-well infrared photodetector (QWIP). Because of the unique bandgap of this material, these detectors operate in the long-wavelength region (9-10 µm). QWIP have a quantum efficiency of 5%-10% at 9.5 µm and offer very high thermal sensitivity (0.015°C). Currently, this technology is relatively unproven and immature. One question yet to be answered is the long-term stability and uniformity of this material. Another drawback is the requirement for cooling the detector to ~ 65 K (-208°C), which puts an added load on the cooling device inside the camera. Assuming that the technical concerns can be addressed, QWIP could benefit the user by providing a FPA camera with very good imaging and measurement performance while operating in the long-wavelength region. These units could be useful in outdoor applications for which solar reflections are a problem or in applications for which very low ambient temperatures are a factor. Microbolometer FPAs An emerging technology that will be incorporated into infrared FPA devices is a microbolometer detector, which is a thermal detector rather than a photon counter. It actually heats up as a result of being exposed to IR energy, which changes its electrical resistance proportionally. This resistance can be measured by applying a bias current to the detector (see Fig. 3). The most promising benefit of a microbolometer detector is its abilityoperate at near room temperature, meaning that cryogenic cooling devices could be eliminated, thus lowering costs and increasing reliability. Also, micro bolometer-based cameras will operate in the long-wavelength region, making them useful in outdoor and low-temperature applications. Microbolometer detectors do have some drawbacks. They are not used in commercial cameras yet because a lack of production experience means they are not being manufactured in large quantities. Microbolometer detectors are less sensitive and produce poorer-quality images than their cooled counterparts. Also, micro bolometer detectors are less likely to produce the accuracy and stability expected from cooled sensors. A very small change in detector temperature results in a fairly large change in output reading. However, this technology is likely to lower the costs of IR cameras somewhat and provide cameras that are truly solid-state. Variable integration time Integration time is the length of time that the FPA is allowed to collect IR photons. Usually an FPA runs at a maximum integration time of 16 ms, which is one complete frame. Arrays with variable integration time (VIT) can capture photons over shorter periods of time. This reduces the amount of energy that the detector captures at any given temperature. A common use for FPAs with VIT is to have high-temperature imaging and measurement capabilities without needing filters. Some FPAs will operate up to 450°C simply by using VIT. For many users, having a FPA with VIT is a time saver because scenes at higher temperatures can be viewed by changing the electrical characteristics of the detector rather than installing an optical filter. Systems without adequate VIT typically require several filters to cover a span of -10°C to 1500°C. Lens design There are two types of lens design currently in use with FPA systems: reimaging and nonreimaging. A reimaging lens has the image in focus at two points within the optical path. One point is on the detector (as with all lenses), and the second point is in the middle of the lens at a point called an intermediate focal plane. At this point, where the image is refocused, a field stop is placed in the optical path to capture energy from objects outside of the normal field of view (referred to as off-axis stray radiation; see Fig. 4). The field stop has an opening in it that corresponds to the field of view of the lens. Without this capability, imaging and measurement data can be corrupted by hot or cold objects that reside outside the field of view of a camera lens. Systems with reimaging lenses can be used in industrial environments in which there are a variety of hot and cold objects around the object being measured. Systems without this lens design can be subject to measurement errors as a result of off-axis stray energy falling on the FPA detector. In contrast, nonreimaging lens is one that has the IR image focused at only one point in the optical path. This single point of focus is on the FPA detector itself, and the lens design does not have any elements to absorb off-axis stray radiation. These lenses are used widely in imaging FPA products because the effects of stray radiation are of little concern in nonmeasurement devices. A benefit of this type of design is a reduction in lens size and weight. Nonreimaging lenses have fewer elements and are less expensive to manufacture than their reimaging counterparts. However, when using this type of system in measurement scenarios, the user should be aware of external sources of IR energy in the survey environment and how they can change the resulting image and measurement data obtained with the camera. Nonuniformity correction One of the less desirable characteristics of modern FPA detectors is their relative nonuniformity from detector to detector in response to temperature. This results from variations in the manufacturing process and the detector material itself. To correct for this, virtually all FPA cameras have some type of nonuniformity correction built into the camera. Methods for correcting this problem vary greatly among manufacturers. The simplest approach is to place a lens cap on the camera and an NUC nonuniformity correction button, which when depressed corrects for uniformity based on the temperature of the lens cap. Other systems have a uniform temperature "paddle" within the camera, which is inserted in the optical path periodically to correct the detector. Some systems have permanent multipoint nonuniformity correction, in which the detector is corrected at a variety of scene temperatures for each range and then the data are stored within the unit, eliminating the need for a nonuniformity correction in the field. This approach appears to be the best because it requires no user intervention and also provides for nonuniformity correction at several temperatures and not just at the lens-cap temperature. Ambient temperature compensation Thermal imaging systems drift with variations in environmental temperature. This drift results from energy falling on the detector from components inside the camera such as the lenses and other components. Each manufacturer has its own approach for dealing with this problem, ranging from sophisticated algorithms for processing data collected from multiple temperature sensors throughout the camera and lenses to systems that use no compensation mechanisms at all (see Fig. 5). Chromatic aberration Chromatic aberration is a phenomenon in which different wavelengths of light are not all focused at the same time. For example, 35-mm cameras have had lenses that have "color correction" for years, meaning that the lens is designed to focus all colors of light simultaneously. Chromatic aberration can occur in IR systems because these systems typically sense energy over a wide range of wavelengths at one time. Without correction, energy at 3.5 µm might be focused and energy at 5.0 µm might be fuzzy. The resulting image would not be crisp and could be subject to measurement errors. Manufacturers of IR systems can correct for this problem by developing color-corrected IR lenses. This is usually achieved by having several optical elements in the lens, as with 35-mm cameras. Diffractive lenses The use of diffractive lenses is a relatively new technology associated with FPA systems. Diffractive lenses provide the color-correction capability of a set of multiple lenses with a single diffractive element. By doing the work of several lens elements with only a single element, the size, weight, and transmission properties of a lens can be improved. Diffractive lenses can be distinguished from standard lenses by the rings etched in the surface of the lens. These diffractive grooves cause lightwaves to be bent in a manner that corrects for chromatic aberration. o

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iR 777 Thermal IR SLR - Exportable Thermal SLR radiometric camera

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TIS 5000 series Imager - Multi Frame Rate Radiometric Camera

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V-Therm256 iR camera - PtSi thermal infrared Rm camera

Palm IR-PRO Imager - FerroElectric Thermal imaging Camera

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