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8. Thermal camera with uncooled detector: the lightweight Lutis camera
8.1 General
Several thermal imaging cameras with matrix detectors operating at temperatures up to 20°C have been developed for defense and paramilitary applications (surveillance, security, etc.), based on two thermal imaging technologies: ferroelectric (in pyroelectric mode) and microbolometer.
SAT's Lutis camera can use both technologies. It is designed for night observation and sighting of small arms (figure 17 ). It can also be integrated into weapon system sights and is used for driving vehicles.
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Bibliography
Standardization
NATO standards (STANAG)
- Analogue video standard for aircraft system applications - 3350 -
- Calculation of MRTD for thermal imaging systems - 4350 -
- Measurement of the MRTD of thermal cameras - 4349 -
- Definition of nominal static range performance for thermal imaging system - 4347 -
Thermal camera manufacturers
(non-exhaustive list)
France
e2v technologies http://www.e2v.com
FLIR Systems France http://www.flir.fr
Germany
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