Ballistic range camera allows images of the fastest projectiles to be captured and analysed, providing exceptional image quality, dynamic range and optical sensitivity whatever the application
The new SIR ballistic range camera, from Specialised Imaging, is said to set a new standard for high reliability and superior image quality.
Packaged in a sealed unit the compact camera offers IP54 standard protection against the ingress of rain and humidity.
Rigid all-metal bodywork provides the robustness to ensure reliable long-term operation even in the harshest exterior ballistics, detonics and impact study environments.
Available in two versions, a high gain system for use in low-light applications, and a high resolution variant with a 2048x2048 pixel 12-bit CCD sensor optically coupled to a MCP intensifier, the SIR ballistic range camera is described as providing exceptional image quality, dynamic range and optical sensitivity whatever your application.
With exposure times down to 20nsec, the SIR ballistic range camera allows the fastest projectiles to be captured and analysed either as single or up to 16 independently controlled superimposed images.
The system also provides comprehensive trigger facilities and multiple exposure enabling trajectory analysis.
The camera incorporates an integral 6.5-inch TFT (165mm) display that shows real-time images from the sensor, enabling users to rapidly optimise focus and lighting conditions.
All imaging functions can be controlled from the intuitive local keypad for camera set-up, while full remote operation is achieved over a standard ethernet network facilitating easy integration into any imaging environment.
A comprehensive suite of Windows NT/200/XP software provides intuitive camera control plus extensive measurement tools to quickly and accurately produce velocity, yaw, and spin rate data.
Image archiving in a wide range of industry standard formats is supported.
The system is said to bring significant advantages in terms of speed and cost savings over traditional film based systems for measuring high-speed impact events in both military and civil applications.
Unlike high-speed photography systems, no costly films, flashbulbs or processing chemicals are required - making the running costs of the SIR ballistic range camera modest.
