Applications and Performance of IR Helmetcams

Abstract

The maturing commercialization of uncooled focal plane arrays and high-density electronics enables lightweight low cost small camera packages that can be integrated with headgear. It is only recently that low weight staring LWIR sensors have become available in uncooled formats at sensitivities that provide enough information for useful manportable wearable applications. By placing the IR camera on the head a hands-free infrared virtual reality is presented to the user. This paper describes three helmet mounted IR sensors presents images from the first-version helmetcam and discusses applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA390109

Entities

People

  • Herbert Duvoisin Iii
  • John L. Miller

Organizations

  • FLIR Systems

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arrays
  • Biosensors
  • Cameras
  • Computers
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electronics
  • Fire Fighting
  • Fires
  • High Temperature
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Military Applications
  • Night Vision
  • Power Supplies
  • Safety
  • Wearable Computers
  • Wearable Technology

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems