There is numerous literature on fundamentals, design and testing of surveillance electro-optical systems (thermal imagers, TV cameras, nigh vision devices, laser range finders, laser illuminators). In spite of this numerous literature there are many myths about this technology, chaotic terminology, conflicting opinion about test methods, and unclear recommendations of some standards. We decided to start and expand an educational section on out website due to several reasons.

• We believe in partner relations and cooperation with our customers and that it is our duty to share with them our know how in photonic metrology. Such partner relation   and cooperation can be achieved only in case of customers with advanced knowledge in electro-optical technology.

• It is easier for us to communicate with an expert in testing surveillance electro-optical systems than to communicate with a novice to this technology. The expert  appreciates modern technological solutions used in our test  equipment and its functionality in situation when a novice do not often even try to understand our test systems but simply asks for a delivery of a test system identical to a archaic test system  designed  decades ago that is known by him. Next, in case of a novice there is a higher probability   of ordering a test system not optimized for real needs.

• Our advanced test systems enable to measure a long series of parameters. This information when used properly gives not only precise information  about performance of tested system but can be also used for design improvement of the tested system. However, a novice to electro-optics technology uses only a small fraction of the test system capabilities. Next, there is a higher probability   of errors in measurement procedure or in interpretation of test results.

We encourage you to read the educational materials presented in this website, the publications of our team, and other recommended literature in order to become an expert in metrology of surveillance electro-optical systems.

• Fundamentals

• Thermal imaging

• TV imaging

• Night vision

• Boresighting

• Image intensification

• Non contact thermometry

• Literature