June 1, 2007—The new FLIR Systems PTZ-35×140 MS provides a high-resolution image for target identification nested in a wide field-of-view image for superb situational awareness, says the company.
The technology mimics the human eye in that it offers high resolution at the center of the scene. This is achieved using two 320 x 240 pixels uncooled thermal imagers, one with a narrow 5 field of view (140 mm) lens and the other with a wide-angle 20 field of view (35 mm) lens. This combination allows the operator to survey and monitor an entire area without losing any of the detail.
The PTZ-35×140 MS is equipped with a precision Pan/Tilt mechanism, which will increase the area of coverage. Thanks to its precision, fast Pan/Tilt system, the PTZ-35×140 MS allows for easy following of fast moving objects.
The main drawback of traditional long range, dual field-of-view cameras is that when the operator is monitoring an area in a wide field-of-view, this compromises long-range detection. Conversely, when searching in the narrow field-of-view there is tunnel effect that reduces situational awareness and target orientation. The PTZ-35×140 MS provides the solution as it overlays long range and wide-angle detail and presents it as a single image.
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