Thermatrace -- A New Superposition Technique Provides Composite Thermal/Visual Displays

Herbert Kaplan

doi:10.1117/12.955856

9 November 1977 Thermatrace -- A New Superposition Technique Provides Composite Thermal/Visual Displays

Herbert Kaplan

Proceedings Volume 0124, Modern Utilization of Infrared Technology III; (1977) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.955856
Event: 21st Annual Technical Symposium, 1977, San Diego, United States

Abstract

This paper describes an innovative infrared scanning instrument which features a unique display. Through the use of dichroic scanning elements and a light-emitting diode array, this device superimposes an analog temperature "A-Trace" over the visual image of the target being scanned. Instant photorecording is accomplished by means of a Polaroid SX-70 color camera aimed directly through the instrument's reflex sight. The superposition technique provides true registration and correlation between the visible and thermal information. This is unattainable with conventional infrared scanners. Applications of this instrument are reviewed, particularly those related to energy and resource conservation.

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Herbert Kaplan "Thermatrace -- A New Superposition Technique Provides Composite Thermal/Visual Displays", Proc. SPIE 0124, Modern Utilization of Infrared Technology III, (9 November 1977); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.955856

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