The Challenges of Using an Uncooled Microbolometer Array in a Thermographic Application

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Abstract:

Microbolometer based camera systems have made their way into the mainstream of readily available IR imagers. With the realized advantages over cooled systems of lower power consumption, short turn-on time, and higher reliability, these cameras are the clear choice for any application true hand held operation. Until recently, these uncooled systems were limited to output of a video image that displayed scene temperature differences.

Author(s):
Hoelter, T. ; Meyer, B.
Author Organization(s):
RAYTHEON CO GOLETA CA
Descriptive Note:
Conference Proceedings
Supplementary Note:
See Also ADM201041. IRIS Proceedings (1998) on CD-ROM.
Pagination:
0015

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NVESD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8.2_Shape
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*THERMOGRAPHY, *BOLOMETERS, *INFRARED CAMERAS, LOW POWER, SYMPOSIA, ARRAYS, COOLING, DISPLAY SYSTEMS, RELIABILITY, INFRARED IMAGES, FUEL CONSUMPTION, VIDEO SIGNALS, FOCAL PLANE ARRAYS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Thermodynamics
Keyword(s):
*UNCOOLED, *MICROBOLOMETERS, IRIS REPORT, THERMAL DETECTORS
Report Date:
1998 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2002 Mar 13