LWIR cameras capture light in the 8 -14 μm spectral band. This is opposed to short wave infrared cameras that operate in the 0.9 – 1.7 μm spectral band, and medium wave infrared cameras that operate in the 3 – 5 μm spectral band.
LWIR cameras can detect light invisible to the naked eye in the infrared spectrum. The resulting applications are numerous and varied. Some of the most common include:
- Thermography
- Temperature control
- Predictive maintenance
- Gas leak detection
- Broad dynamic range environments
- Imaging through thick smoke
In military and security operations, LWIR cameras are instrumental in detecting and identifying potential threats. By capturing and analyzing thermal emissions, these cameras aid in surveillance, reconnaissance, and target acquisition.
Roark build uncooled LWIR microbolometer sensors and the more exotic cooled LWIR sensors.