Applying Thermal Imaging Python Detection Meeting Sept 11

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

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

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

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

Thermal/Visible Sensor Integration Detect Complementary technologies Identify

Uncooled Thermal Cameras Gamma Rays 10 -4 nm X-Rays 1 nm Ultra Violet Visible 1 um Dr. Richards Uncooled Cooled In. Sb VOXSensor Very Near Infrared (Far Visible) 0. 7 um – 1. 0 um Mid Infrared 3 um – 5. 5 um Long Infrared 5. 5 um – 14 um • High solar rejection • High penetration of smoke and many fogs • MEMS-based, uncooled silicon detectors work well • Lowest cost thermal technology Infrared 1 mm Microwaves 1 m Radio

Representative Range Performance Options

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

Long Range Multi-Sensors

Industry Trend Rapid Migration to 640 x 480 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? 4 x 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.

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

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

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