Military applications for high-performance thermal imaging

Ken McEwan

doi:10.1117/12.2085940

8 February 2015 Military applications for high-performance thermal imaging

Ken McEwan

Proceedings Volume 9370, Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices XII; 937024 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2085940
Event: SPIE OPTO, 2015, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

The recent developments in high-performance infrared sensor technology are opening up new opportunities for exploitation in the defence and security domains. In this paper, the focal plane array developments in the UK on low noise techniques, avalanche photodiodes, high operating temperature devices and large format cameras are reviewed and impact upon military capability is discussed. These technological developments are focused towards enduring challenges including the stand-off identification of hazardous materials and long range target recognition and are enabling exploitation of high performance thermal imaging onto a wide range of smaller platforms.

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Ken McEwan "Military applications for high-performance thermal imaging", Proc. SPIE 9370, Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices XII, 937024 (8 February 2015); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2085940

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