FLIR Systems officials are espousing the benefits of a new high-definition midrange surveillance system designed to detect illegal activities in degraded weather conditions while distinguishing true threats and false alarms.
The FLIR Ranger HDC MR is a high-performance HD thermal imaging system that can be acquired for about the same price as standard resolution systems. The Ranger HDC MR captures a wider array of views with the same target resolution, via its HD imagery.
“Whether securing borders, ports, facilities or troops, the FLIR Ranger HDC MR delivers a new level of surveillance so operators can act fast against threats,” David Ray, president of FLIR’s Government & Defense Technologies business, said. “This new system can eliminate days of inefficient surveillance by using on-the-edge technology to see through poor weather conditions, increasing up-time. Our powerful Ranger HDC MR offers customers a cost-effective solution that boosts mission success.”
The device features a built-in fog filter to see through fog and haze, as well as an optional Merlin ASX turbulence filter to see through heat/air turbulence for more accurate target classification, officials said, noting it is also equipped with a high-definition thermal imager with an 1280 x 720 detector and a 1920 x 1080 HD color TV camera.
The Ranger HDC MR is designed for integration with other sensors, which officials said makes it ideal for counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) applications.