Application of mosaic pixel microbolometer technology to very high-performance, low-cost thermography and pedestrian detection

Kevin C. Liddiard

doi:10.1117/12.2018593

18 June 2013 Application of mosaic pixel microbolometer technology to very high-performance, low-cost thermography and pedestrian detection

Kevin C. Liddiard

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Proceedings Volume 8704, Infrared Technology and Applications XXXIX; 87043F (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2018593
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2013, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Abstract

Mosaic pixel FPA technology comprises a novel microbolometer array design which, together with advanced packaging and integrated optics, can provide enhanced performance in short range sensing applications. Initially developed for passive infrared (PIR) security sensors, the technology can be applied to other non-military applications where a large pixel size is acceptable and a high detective performance is required. In this paper we discuss to two applications in depth: low cost thermography and non-imaging cheap sensors for pedestrian detection and other applications. Both have the advantage of very low NETD. We also discuss development of miniaturised IR sensors, as initially conceived for mosaic pixel technology.

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Kevin C. Liddiard "Application of mosaic pixel microbolometer technology to very high-performance, low-cost thermography and pedestrian detection", Proc. SPIE 8704, Infrared Technology and Applications XXXIX, 87043F (18 June 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2018593

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