EO/IR
All articles filed under EO/IR — 9 articles.
Thermal vs Visible Imaging: Why Modern EO/IR Systems Use Both
An analysis of thermal vs visible imaging — the strengths and gaps of each modality, and why fusion of both channels has become the standard approach in serious EO/IR systems.
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SWIR Imaging: The Invisible Light That Changes What You Can See
Short-wave infrared (SWIR) imaging explained — what it sees that LWIR and visible cameras cannot, key application areas, and detector technology considerations.
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On-Device AI Target Detection: The NEXUS LV0619B Imaging Module
IRmodules' NEXUS LV0619B integrates a neural processing unit directly on the imaging module — delivering real-time AI target detection without an external compute board.
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Designing a Long-Range Border Surveillance System with Thermal Cameras
A system design guide for thermal imaging-based border and perimeter surveillance — sensor selection, detection range calculations, mounting strategy, and AI integration.
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Cooled MWIR vs Uncooled LWIR: A Buyer's Guide for System Integrators
A structured comparison of cooled MWIR and uncooled LWIR thermal imaging modules for system integrators — performance, cost, power, and application fit.
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Infrared Optics Primer: Focal Length, F-number, and Field of View
A practical optics reference for EO/IR system engineers — how focal length, F-number, and FOV interact in infrared imaging systems, with worked examples.
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Dual-Band Imaging vs Single-Band: When the Extra Channel Earns Its Keep
A systematic comparison of dual-band EO/IR imaging versus single-band — when the additional visible or SWIR channel adds genuine operational value and when it doesn't.
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EO/IR Gimbal Design: Selecting the Right Imaging Core
Practical guidance for EO/IR gimbal designers on imaging module selection — SWaP budgets, interface choices, dual-band considerations, and structural integration.
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How to Select the Right Infrared Detector Format for Your System
A practical guide to choosing infrared detector resolution, pixel pitch, and format for EO/IR system designers — from 320×256 to 1280×1024.
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