The aeronautics sector has been using infrared technology in both the civil and military fields for over 30 years. In defense, it has mainly been used for IRST (Infrared Search & Track) surveillance missions. But infrared technology is also used in preventive...
Infrared technology is developing and adapting to the needs of its various intended markets. The field of defence shares a number requirements with other markets: smaller sensors, as light a weight as possible, and optimized use of available resources - or to put it...
Technical information plays a mission-critical role in the infrared technology sector. A product's technical data sheet represents an invaluable source of information by providing clearer insights into the detector, its performance levels and how it actually works....
Thermal imaging or thermography involves using specialized cameras to measure the infrared radiation emitted by various surfaces. That information is subsequently converted into a 2D image where the colors represent different temperatures. Data are contactlessly...
Thermal imaging is a fast, effective solution for helping firefighters tackle blazes. Firefighters can use thermal imaging cameras (TICs) to detect hotspots and help them in emergency situations. The high cost of early TICs meant that initial uptake was slow. As...
Drones have become a game-changer for surveillance applications. Fitted with lightweight and compact infrared detectors, drones have taken the surveillance capabilities of fixed infrared cameras to a whole new level by bringing mobility and portability to the mix....
Although public opinion might think that the infrared technology has only really been used for space missions since 2005-2010, it has actually played a fundamental role in space programs dating back several decades. This late realization can be explained by the...
After carving a strong foothold in a wide range of markets, thermal imaging is now gaining traction in the sports world and the quest for superior performance. The infrared technology can be used for a number of applications in sports medicine, such as analyzing body...
