With the upcoming SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing show approaching, we revisit critical topics in defense imaging that remain highly relevant today. This discussion touches on several key areas:

CCD vs. CMOS Image Sensors

CMOS image sensors have made remarkable advancements in quality, rapidly closing the gap with traditional CCD sensors—especially when paired with sophisticated camera technology optimized for uniformity. Our analysis suggests that CMOS-based cameras are becoming an increasingly viable option for many machine vision applications, and this trend is expected to continue.

COTS vs. Tailored Solutions

When the ideal camera isn’t readily available on the market, defense systems often face three choices: build a custom solution from scratch, adapt existing imaging technology with workarounds, or commission a supplier to tailor a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) product to specific requirements. While customization might initially seem costlier than an off-the-shelf alternative, a detailed analysis of total ownership costs often reveals the opposite outcome.

HD Resolution in Defense Electro-Optical Systems

High-definition (HD) resolution cameras offer distinct advantages over lower-resolution alternatives or non-video systems (such as unaided human vision or traditional binoculars). One primary goal is to enhance identification capabilities by increasing resolution, thereby enabling clearer images from greater distances.

Adimec at SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing 2018

Adimec will be showcasing its rugged cameras in Booth #1829 on the exhibition floor. Additionally, Joost van Kuijk, Ph.D., Vice President of Marketing & Technology, will deliver a presentation titled “Rugged cameras for situational awareness, gimbals, and designators” on Tuesday, April 24 at 10:30 AM in the Exhibition Level Hall at the Baltimore Convention Center.

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