Flir Systems has acquired fellow exhibitor and provider of short-wavelength infrared (SWIR) detectors and laser components Aerius Photonics.
Renamed Flir Electro-Optical Components, Ventura, California-based Aerius specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of high-sensitivity photonic components for use in various applications in the commercial and military markets. Its products include indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs)-based infrared detectors, high-powered vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) diodes, ultra-lightweight laser rangefinders and altimeters, and infrared illuminators and pointers.
This acquisition will significantly enhance Flir's ability to serve OEMs across a wide range of technology sectors, and to augment Flir's own SWIR and multispectral systems development capabilities, noted infrared technology specialist Flir Systems.
17 August 2011
13 July 2011
Star SAFIRE® 380-HD impresses at Empire Challenge
The Star SAFIRE HD family of products continues to gain traction throughout the DoD community after the 380-HD completed successful flight operations at the 2011 Empire Challenge held in late May through early June. The Empire Challenge is an annual joint and multinational surveillance and reconnaissance demonstration and hosted by the U.S. Joint Forces Command. The purpose of Empire Challenge is to showcase a number of technologies, including ISR capabilities, by running a number of different scenarios every day to demonstrate the effectiveness of the systems.
During the event, three of the systems were installed on a Northrop Grumman Firebird UAV, and operated continuously to meet the flight duration requirements. The durable 15” turret demonstrated its true HD capabilities as well as short wave infrared (SWIR) and a laser designator (LD). The system, weighing less than 100 lbs, boasts the capability to run up to eight simultaneous payloads.
The news of the successful testing and integration on the Firebird during the Empire Challenge was made public during the 2011 Paris Air Show in June and lead to multiple press hits and follow-up inquiries.
In addition to the Firebird, an intelligence gathering air system which can be flown manned or unmanned, the 380HD was also tested on two other platforms including the PM ITS aerostat and an L-3 aircraft, all with successful flight demonstrations.
“Through reliance, performance and easy integration, we are confident the latest gimbals in the Star SAFIRE HD family will continue set the standards for the future of EO/IR airborne solutions,” said Bill Sundermeier, president of FLIR Government Systems. “We are proud that the Star SAFIRE 380-HD has proven to be such a valued asset at this year’s Empire Challenge.”
Northrop Grumman’s Firebird equipped with Star SAFIRE 380-HD
The news of the successful testing and integration on the Firebird during the Empire Challenge was made public during the 2011 Paris Air Show in June and lead to multiple press hits and follow-up inquiries.
In addition to the Firebird, an intelligence gathering air system which can be flown manned or unmanned, the 380HD was also tested on two other platforms including the PM ITS aerostat and an L-3 aircraft, all with successful flight demonstrations.
“Through reliance, performance and easy integration, we are confident the latest gimbals in the Star SAFIRE HD family will continue set the standards for the future of EO/IR airborne solutions,” said Bill Sundermeier, president of FLIR Government Systems. “We are proud that the Star SAFIRE 380-HD has proven to be such a valued asset at this year’s Empire Challenge.”
Sunport Gets Bio Detection
A bio weapons attack against an airport has dire consequences – not only for the airport itself, but for the international community as well. Without even passing through a security checkpoint, a terrorist could release a bio aerosol threat that would quickly spread throughout the airport complex. Within 2-4 hours, that threat will make its way to a major airport hub. Within 24 hours, it is possible for trace levels of the bio threat to make its way around the globe. With ThreatSense from FLIR, facilities like the Albuquerque International Sunport, are able to mitigate the effect of a bio threat.
ThreatSense is a “detect-to-protect” system to counter aerosolized threats as well as the movement of radioactive sources. By customizing the system and its concept of operations, affordable and effective CBRN threat detection and mitigation is achievable. In the unlikely event of an intentional biological event, ThreatSense can enable a more rapid response which can reduce injury to people, damage to assets and disruption to operations.
As a part of ongoing security upgrades, the Albuquerque International Sunport installed the bio detection component of the ThreatSense system. This deployment included a number of our IBAC and other bio detectors which work like bio hazard “smoke alarms” throughout the facility. Once an alert is raised, the IBAC can simultaneously initiate low regret responses such as the shutdown of air handling systems and trigger secondary air samplers, also manufactured by FLIR. By tying ThreatSense into HVAC systems, the bio threat can be localized and the effects of a bioterror attack minimized.
No two buildings share the same vulnerabilities and usage patterns. As a result, FLIR employs a layered approach to facility security that emphasizes the use of widely distributed low-cost detectors (like IBAC) combined with a smaller number of samplers and identifiers. These sensors are strategically located, allowing rapid detection independent from the location of the release. Upon detecting a threat, sensors send an alert directly to monitoring personnel who investigate conditions and oversee confirmation testing.
When installing a system such as ThreatSense, the most important step in the system deployment is to understand how air moves throughout the facility. FLIR has a unique capability within the industry to perform tracer testing that results in a deep understanding of air movement or lack thereof. This capability enables the precise deployment of detectors, samplers, and identifiers for the most cost effective system deployment.
By active control of a building’s ventilation and access control systems, it is possible to significantly reduce the spread of the agent and limit exposures to a bio threat. This approach, which is intrinsic to all ThreatSense deployments, provides the ability to distinguish hoaxes from real events and can prevent disruption, while maximizing protection of occupants and physical assets. This ability is of utmost importance at a facility such as the Albuquerque International Sunport, which welcomes over 6.5 million travelers per year.
ThreatSense is a “detect-to-protect” system to counter aerosolized threats as well as the movement of radioactive sources. By customizing the system and its concept of operations, affordable and effective CBRN threat detection and mitigation is achievable. In the unlikely event of an intentional biological event, ThreatSense can enable a more rapid response which can reduce injury to people, damage to assets and disruption to operations.
As a part of ongoing security upgrades, the Albuquerque International Sunport installed the bio detection component of the ThreatSense system. This deployment included a number of our IBAC and other bio detectors which work like bio hazard “smoke alarms” throughout the facility. Once an alert is raised, the IBAC can simultaneously initiate low regret responses such as the shutdown of air handling systems and trigger secondary air samplers, also manufactured by FLIR. By tying ThreatSense into HVAC systems, the bio threat can be localized and the effects of a bioterror attack minimized.
No two buildings share the same vulnerabilities and usage patterns. As a result, FLIR employs a layered approach to facility security that emphasizes the use of widely distributed low-cost detectors (like IBAC) combined with a smaller number of samplers and identifiers. These sensors are strategically located, allowing rapid detection independent from the location of the release. Upon detecting a threat, sensors send an alert directly to monitoring personnel who investigate conditions and oversee confirmation testing.
When installing a system such as ThreatSense, the most important step in the system deployment is to understand how air moves throughout the facility. FLIR has a unique capability within the industry to perform tracer testing that results in a deep understanding of air movement or lack thereof. This capability enables the precise deployment of detectors, samplers, and identifiers for the most cost effective system deployment.
By active control of a building’s ventilation and access control systems, it is possible to significantly reduce the spread of the agent and limit exposures to a bio threat. This approach, which is intrinsic to all ThreatSense deployments, provides the ability to distinguish hoaxes from real events and can prevent disruption, while maximizing protection of occupants and physical assets. This ability is of utmost importance at a facility such as the Albuquerque International Sunport, which welcomes over 6.5 million travelers per year.
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