May 18, 2015 | IR flag patch, IR patches, IR reflective film, Military
Do you ever question how often friendly fire accidents occur? In any given conflict, statistics show there is up to a 20% casualty rate due to friendly fire. History reminds us of the infamous friendly fire death of Stonewall Jackson in the Civil War. The recent Iraq...
May 1, 2015 | IR flag patch, Understanding IR Technology
We are often asked, “How far away can I see a thermal ID marker ?” While this is actually a complicated question, let me breakdown it for you to help you understand. First, keep in mind that thermal imagers DO NOT amplify energy while...
Apr 6, 2015 | Passive, Targets, Thermal Film, Thermal Targets, Vehicle ID
Some people think a thermal film is going to the movies in the summer when the A/C is broken. But that is not the case! Thermal film is a thin non-descriptive piece of material, either tan, brown, OD green, or black that is used by the military, law enforcement and...
Mar 27, 2015 | Passive, Thermal Film, Understanding IR Technology, Vehicle ID
Why Automatic Gain Control (AGC)? The first thermal imaging camera’s required the user to manually adjust the contrast and gain. Users were not always skilled enough to keep these settings adjusted properly. In the end, this led to missed information. Automatic...
Mar 27, 2015 | Passive, Police, Vehicle ID
If you are having trouble using your Vehicle Markers, the problem could be: Position Weather conditions Camera settings Foreign substance Position The position of the observer, marker, and reflection affect the visibility of the thermal markers. An ideal...
