{"id":60,"date":"2016-08-29T18:11:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-29T18:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/2016\/08\/29\/learn-about-thermal-imaging-problems-solved-with-dalsas-new-calibir-camera\/"},"modified":"2017-11-20T20:19:29","modified_gmt":"2017-11-20T20:19:29","slug":"dalsa-calibir-lwir-imaging-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/2016\/08\/dalsa-calibir-lwir-imaging-camera.html","title":{"rendered":"Learn about Thermal Imaging – Problems solved with Dalsa’s new Calibir camera!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Introducing the\u00a0Teledyne Dalsa Calibir<\/a>\u00a0thermal imaging camera<\/b><\/div>\n
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The Calibir\u2122 uncooled thermal imaging long wave infrared (LWIR) camera platform offers outstanding shutter-less imaging performance and great flexibility in a very compact package. With a frontal form factor of 29mm x 29mm the camera can be integrated in tight spaces for compact solutions. The microbolometer-based<\/a>, ITAR free platform covers wavelengths from 8-14 \u00b5m and supports a variety of camera interfaces, lenses and state of the art on-board processing features. \u00a0This serves a wide range of today\u2019s uncooled imaging applications with an architecture that offers more c<\/span>apabilities\u00a0<\/span><\/span>and possibilities for the future at an\u00a0economical price.<\/i><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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What is Thermal Imaging and how does it work?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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\nLong Wavelength infrared imaging detects infrared light in the 8-14um wavelength <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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region, which is invisible radiant energy that we experience as heat but can not see. \u00a0At temperatures above absolute zero (-275.15 deg. C), everything emits thermal radiation. The warmer an object, the more radiation it emits making warm objects stand out against cooler backgrounds. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Long wavelength Infrared cameras are one of the more commonly used IR cameras. \u00a0These cameras are based on microbolometer focal plane arrays which converts infrared energy into an electronic signal which is processed and then produces an image.<\/span><\/div>\n
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An example to the right shows\u00a0a f<\/span>alse-color thermal image taken with a microbolometer camera. \u00a0The image shows hotter (redder) and cooler (bluer) areas where temperatures vary by 10 \u00b0C, indicating increased blood flow caused by inflammation in a medical application.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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As size, weight and cost decline and performance increases, an ever widening range of applications is opening up.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Application examples include: \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
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  • Medical Imaging \u00a0– Detect\u00a0<\/span>inflammation, cancer and other diseases<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Surveillance, Defense & Security – Identify heat sources (humans)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Unmanned airborne and ground vehicles – Object avoidance, detection of wildlife<\/span><\/li>\n
  • General Machine Vision – Detect features not visible to standard cameras.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    As an example, the video below reveals the difference between hot and cold liquids poured on the ground; it also shows the heat signatures of a motorcycle’s engine and tire.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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