Airborne sensor systems equipped on both manned and unmanned vehicles have revolutionized observation capabilities, enabling functions like autonomous tracking, coordinate generation, and positive identification across air-to-ground scenarios.

The defense industry’s evolving needs now mandate visible spectrum imaging capabilities. Historically, daylight cameras were optional with limited quality; today’s requirements demand high-definition full-motion video available day and night for both search & rescue missions and military operations.

Current market demands include transitioning to HD resolution and beyond to enhance detection ranges while improving situational awareness through wider fields of view. This includes strengthening low-light imaging capabilities. With increasing sensor counts, managing size, weight, power consumption (SWaP-C) is crucial for seamless integration. Camera electronics must therefore be compact and power-efficient with standardized interfaces compatible available optical systems—an approach supporting image sensors from ½" to 1".

A notable advancement combines cutting-edge image sensors with sophisticated processing algorithms, enabling daylight cameras to produce HD-quality images even in low-light conditions—complementing existing EO/IR systems. This breakthrough ensures continuous operational visibility across all lighting scenarios.

Adimec’s rugged full-HD digital cameras exemplify this progress by delivering exceptional sensitivity and long-term reliability in extreme environments. Available with either color or monochrome sensors, these cameras suit diverse applications including spotter functions requiring small fields of view despite great distances. Flexible board-level options accommodate varying space constraints while TMX-DHD models offer extensive connectivity to meet industry requirements.

These advanced systems will be showcased at the 2015 SPIE Defense and Security Symposium (April 20-24) in Adimec’s booth #929, highlighting innovations driving modern defense capabilities.

Last Updated: 2025-09-04 20:27:40