Protecting a country’s border is vital to its national security. The FLIR Systems HRC-Series are a comprehensive range of advanced thermal imaging cameras that can help to achieve this. Some systems can detect a man-sized target at 20 kilometers away: in total darkness, in all weather conditions.
HRC thermal imaging cameras
The HRC-Series are equipped with a highly reliable, mid-wave, cooled Indium Antimonide (InSb) detector which offers extremely long range detection in all weather conditions. The cameras offer a continuous zoom which offers excellent situational awareness while also making it possible to zoom in at suspect activities, and have a closer look once they are detected. The HRC-series can be integrated into existing networks or used portably.
The HRC-Series offer extreme long range detection and excellent image quality in the darkest of nights, through smoke and dust. You can detect a man-size target several kilometers away. All thermal imaging cameras are extremely suited for border and coastal surveillance but also for mid-range threat detection.
All versions are also available as multi-sensor systems. In this case, they are combined with a daylight camera. Optionally, a GPS unit, digital magnetic compass, laser rangefinder and tracker are available.
Crisp high resolution thermal images: 640 x 480 pixels
All HRC-Series thermal imaging cameras are equipped with an InSb detector that produces ultra-sharp thermal images of 640 x 480 pixels. This will satisfy users that want to see the smallest of details and demand the best possible image quality.
It allows the user to see more details, detect more and smaller objects from a farther distance. Coupled with high sensitivity, the HRC-Series offer extremely long range performance and excellent image quality.
Four different versions are available:
- HRC-E
Equipped with a 22 x 275 mm lens. It zooms between a 25° field of view and a 2° field of view.
- HRC-S
Equipped with a 39 x 490 mm lens. It zooms between a 14.1° field of view and a 1.1° field of view.
- HRC-U
Equipped with a 59 x 735 mm lens. It zooms between a 9.4° field of view and a 0.75° field of view.
- HRC-X
Equipped with an 88 x 1100 mm lens. It zooms between a 6.3° field of view and a 0.5° field of view.
Optical and digital zoom on the thermal image
The HRC-Series are equipped with powerful optical zoom capability on the thermal image. It offers not only excellent situational awareness but also the ability to zoom in, and see more details once a target has been detected. This way, operators can see farther, recognize more detail, and react more quickly to security threats.
The advantage of zooming compared to other systems that are using a rotating lens system is that there is no switch or swapping between the different images. You can gradually zoom in while keeping your focus all the time.
All systems are also equipped with a16x continuous digital zoom.
Advanced image processing
FLIR Systems has developed a powerful algorithm that helped to overcome the problem of finding low contrast targets in high dynamic range scenes. Advanced Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE) ensures clear, properly contrasted thermal images. DDE delivers a high contrast image even in extremely dynamic thermal scenes. It provides high quality thermal imaging in any nighttime or daytime environmental conditions.
Multi-sensors
The HRC-Series multi-sensor systems integrate the long range, short wave thermal imaging camera found in the HRC-Series with a variety of powerful daylight sensors, GPS, and, optionally, a laser range finder. A tracker can be installed as well. An array of advanced functions and options are available to meet the most demanding needs. The multi-sensor systems are installed on a pan & tilt system to increase situational awareness.
FLIR Systems offers the multi-sensors in different configurations. The user can choose HRC-E, HRC-S, HRC-U, or HRC-X. Multiple options exist for the daylight camera as well. Depending on the needs of the user, the HRC multi-sensor systems can be equipped with a short range (SR-TV) or long range (LR-TV or UR-TV) daylight camera. The UR-TV is extremely suited for applications in which the HRC multi-sensor system needs to be mounted on a vehicle.
Although FLIR Systems already specified three different types of daylight cameras, it is possible for the user to define which equipment he would prefer to be included in the camera. The same goes for the laser rangefinder, GPS, and DMC.
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