Low Cost Thermal Imager - Manufacturing (LCTI-M)
Abstract
The Low Cost Thermal Imager - Manufacturing (LCTI-M) effort built upon previous manufacturing and imaging work and developed a pocket-sized and smartphone-integrated, manufacturable, and practical thermal imager at a price point that allows it to be provided to large numbers of warfighters. Availability of very low cost and small form-factor infrared (IR) cameras facilitates new techniques and applications that could provide the decisive edge needed in modern battlefields. These cameras allow a soldier to have practical thermal imaging capability for locating warm objects (e.g., enemy combatants) in darkness. The small size, weight and power (SWaP) thermal camera can be integrated with a handheld device such as a cell phone with network capability for tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. The imager chips were fully integrated with a low-cost processor and optics. The camera has wireless connectivity to integrate video display with cell phones or PDAs. U.S. Army PEO Soldier Sensors and Lasers (SSL), PM Optics USMC, USSOCOM and industry are the transition partners.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- de579310a4e354526e1327e5d3be6cfc