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New thermal imager sees more than just infra red Feb 10, 2010 New thermal imager sees more than just infra red A new, cooled, thermal imager can see both medium and short wave IR thermal emissions simultaneously.

This unique feature range allows the system to see long distances through thick fog, snow, heavy rain, etc.  It utilizes a 320 x 240 high performance InSb, FPA detector, powerful electronic processor and proprietary software algorithms.

The ability to merge short and medium wave IR (between 1.3 to 5.5μ) gives more depth and information to the thermal image stream, to provide clear images of buildings, ground data and other visual data enabling full situation awareness of the environment.

These features also make it a first choice solution for large ships and tankers to assist in docking and situation awareness whilst at sea. Analogue and digital outputs are available, the digital being 14 Bit over fiber optics.

The system is extremely sensitive with a NETD down to 0.005ºC ensuring stunning detail. The system has a very high acquisition rate up to  300 frames/second, and is FAA approved.

Remote control of the system is RS422 or RS232 again over fiber optics. A built in anti-blooming mechanism cancels interference from irrelevant sources of light and heat.  A very high dynamic range ensures clear images of scenes containing extreme temperature differences.

This new system can provide situational awareness in the most challenging and extreme environmental conditions helping to ensure the safety of all involved.

 

 




Intermodal transportation: The next wave?Holidays are almost over, for those lucky enough to go on vacation. I spent my time away from the sea, and well above sea level. Just for reassurance. As you might know, the majority of Dutch grounds are below sea level (about 65%), and we keep dry feet by pumping water. Without that, we would build our sandcastle around "Amersfoort at the Sea" (a city some 80km inland). However, spending time in the Alps, some 800m above sea level, my rectangular box driven mind did not come to a complete standstill, wondering about hinterland transportation.
New Strategy & Development Director appointed at Dunkerque PortJean-Frédéric Laurent has just been appointed Strategy and Development Director of Dunkerque Port, replacing Pierre Joly on his retirement. He is 41.

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