Accession Number:

ADA279146

Title:

Thermal Imaging Systems

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Jan-Dec 1992

Corporate Author:

ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL NJ FIRE SUPPORT ARMAMENT CENTER

Personal Author(s):

• Antonacos, John

Report Date:

1994-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

24.0

Abstract:

This report examines the basic elements of a thermal imaging system. The four types of thermal imaging systems are described and the advantages and disadvantages of each are indicated.

Descriptors:

• *IMAGE PROCESSING
• *INFRARED RADIATION
• *THERMAL IMAGES
• DETECTORS
• TWO DIMENSIONAL
• ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
• PATTERN RECOGNITION

Subject Categories:

• Cybernetics
• Optics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE