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a stolen object is hidden inside clothing or a bag, it’s difficult to determine whether a theft has occurred.
While thermal cameras can’t see through clothing, they can reveal temperature differ- ences on the surface of clothing caused by objects hidden in a pocket or jacket. Thermal imaging cameras with visual tracking analyt- ics software can also follow alleged thieves as they roam around a given store. Successful deployments have shown that thermal tech- nology can result in a 60 percent reduction of stolen inventory.
Smoke Screen Reveal All
For years smoke screens have been employed to protect assets and people from unwanted intruders in business like banks, jewelry stores and gas stations. At the first sign of a threat, thick clouds of smoke are released, disorienting intruders by reducing visibility almost to zero.
Because thermal imagers can see through smoke, combining smoke screen techniques with thermal cameras enables responders to more easily take control of the situation. Re- mote control operators can confirm the sta- tus of the intrusion and let police or other responders know exactly what is going on, as well as communicate the exact location of intruders. In short, the addition of thermal imaging cameras enables responders to neu- tralize the threat.
Thermal Imaging Cameras Mounted on Drones
Mounting thermal imaging cameras on drones has brought new capabilities to a number of industries, including security, law enforcement, firefighting, search and rescue operations and natural resource and wildlife protection.
The ability to position a thermal imaging camera with optimized resolution and optics almost anywhere expands the possibilities of situational awareness for a range of activi- ties, from tracking a suspect from a safe dis- tance, inspecting power lines, cell towers and bridges, to precisely managing agriculture and wildlife. The technology has become so sophisticated that one operator now flies the drone while a separate operator controls the camera to achieve optimal results.
These new applications of thermal imag- ing technology make accomplishing tradi- tional tasks easier and more efficient, while also solving new challenges. Welcome to the new era of thermal im-
aging. Where would you
like to take the industry
next?
John Distelzweig is the general manager at FLIR Systems Inc.
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