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Mudslide, an Example of Thermal Imaging Cameras Saving Lives
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The recent mudslide in Washington State where a rain-saturated mountain came roaring down leaving 8 people dead and 18 others missing is another example where thermal imaging cameras played an important role in saving lives. Rescue workers using thermal imaging cameras searched the debris on the ground for survivors, while helicopters searched from above. The search began with over a 100 people unaccounted for and rescue workers combed quicksand-like conditions following calls for ‘help’ and using thermal cameras to seek out their voices. Lives were saved due to the ability to quickly locate survivors packed in mud and debris.
The technology of thermal imaging cameras is always advancing and so are the applications whether military or commercial. Search-and-rescue is another area where this technology is playing an important role. Sofradir EC, a developer and manufacturer of IR detectors and a partner of FLIR Systems Inc., developed state-of-the-art third-generation dual-band detectors and camera cores to create thermal cameras with enhanced capabilities for military and commercial applications.
Thermal imaging cameras can be integrated into a variety of form factors: handheld cameras, helmet cameras, drone cameras, UAV cameras, aviation cameras, helicopter and manned aircraft. Aegis Electronic Group, Inc. recently partnered with Sofradir EC to offer their camera products for integrators that want to develop IR cameras and thermal imaging into their applications. Aegis offers technically trained resources to help designers and manufacturer select the correct product for their applications. Aegis is a leading distributor of industrial camera products focusing on market segments in robotics, medical (microscopy, endoscopy, surgical rooms) unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAVs, drones) and sewer and pipe inspection.
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The recent mudslide in Washington State where a rain-saturated mountain came roaring down leaving 8 people dead and 18 others missing is another example where thermal imaging cameras played an important role in saving lives. Rescue workers using thermal imaging cameras searched the debris on the ground for survivors, while helicopters searched from above. The search began with over a 100 people unaccounted for and rescue workers combed quicksand-like conditions following calls for ‘help’ and using thermal cameras to seek out their voices. Lives were saved due to the ability to quickly locate survivors packed in mud and debris.
The technology of thermal imaging cameras is always advancing and so are the applications whether military or commercial. Search-and-rescue is another area where this technology is playing an important role. Sofradir EC, a developer and manufacturer of IR detectors and a partner of FLIR Systems Inc., developed state-of-the-art third-generation dual-band detectors and camera cores to create thermal cameras with enhanced capabilities for military and commercial applications.
Thermal imaging cameras can be integrated into a variety of form factors: handheld cameras, helmet cameras, drone cameras, UAV cameras, aviation cameras, helicopter and manned aircraft. Aegis Electronic Group, Inc. recently partnered with Sofradir EC to offer their camera products for integrators that want to develop IR cameras and thermal imaging into their applications. Aegis offers technically trained resources to help designers and manufacturer select the correct product for their applications. Aegis is a leading distributor of industrial camera products focusing on market segments in robotics, medical (microscopy, endoscopy, surgical rooms) unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAVs, drones) and sewer and pipe inspection.