Affordable, high-performance thermal security cameras have revolutionized the video security industry. Their flexibility, performance, and low total cost of ownership have made them viable security imaging solutions for a broader range of applications than ever imagined. Case in point: Brigham Young University is now using thermal security cameras to look after their newly renovated football field. Read the article

With Thermal Cameras, Image Matters.

The simple fact is: not all thermal security cameras are created equal. Simply comparing manufacturer's specification sheets won't give you the information you need to get the most effective imagers for you money. For many security professionals, the process of evaluating thermal cameras for purchase or recommendation is a new endeavor that exposes them to a whole new set of specifications and performance parameters that they are unfamiliar with. This unfamiliarity makes them vulnerable to the vagaries of slick marketing literature. Read the article

FLIR Systems: Leading Supplier of Thermal Security Cameras for the Nuclear Industry

An industry innovator since 1978, FLIR has quickly become the leading supplier of high performance thermal security cameras for facilities that have to maintain constant vigilance against intruders. Recent rules out of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requiring nuclear facilities to provide continuous 24-hour surveillance, observation, and monitoring of their perimeter and control areas have proven quite onerous to most imaging technologies, but not to FLIR's thermal security cameras. Read the article

Abertura Photovoltaic solar plant chooses FLIR Systems

One of the main solar plants in Spain is the Abertura Solar Park. It represents an investment of over 225 Million Euro. FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras are protecting this investment day and night. To protect the 9 kilometer long perimeter, 27 FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras have been installed Read the article

Thermal imaging cameras: A cost effective solution for perimeter protection

A number of tools are available to help detect potential intruders in the dark. Often different technologies are being combined to create a secure perimeter. Fences can be complemented with Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems with or without active infrared illumination or old fashioned light bulbs, Radio Frequency Intruder Detection (RAFID) systems, thermal imaging cameras and/or walking patrols. Read the article

You Can't Hide Your Heat

Security professionals have many different clubs in their professional bags. As professionals, it is incumbent upon us to stay abreast of the latest technological developments in our field, and I'm here to tell you – there's a new game in town: thermal security cameras. Read the article

The Thermal Revolution

The technological breakthroughs that change the very nature of an industry often happen well before anyone takes notice. It's not until years later – when the archetypes we have taken for granted are lying in splinters at our feet – that we recognize the extent of the changes witnessed. Read the article

Hot Shots

Thermal technology takes its place in perimeter protection. Read the article

Newport Beach PD

TV cameras don't work at night, and night is when you need cameras the most. Police officials in Newport Beach, California found this out and came to FLIR for the solution. Read the article

Airport Security

Under a growing threat of terrorist attacks, airport authorities around the world are installing FLIR's thermal security cameras to keep their passengers, employees, and valuable equipment safe. Read the article

Copenhagen Airport

FLIR Systems' SR-100 cameras make the airport safer than ever. Read the article

Port Security

The Port of Portland services over 800 vessel calls each year, accounting for over 14 million tons of ocean-going cargo. FLIR cameras let security operators see clearly in total darkness and in poor weather – something people in the Pacific Northwest may encounter at any time of the year. Read the article

ORLEN refinery deploys FLIR Systems SR-100 thermal imaging cameras

Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN, better known as PKN ORLEN is a Polish company. It is one of Central Europe's largest refiners of crude oil. ORLEN specializes in processing crude oil into world-class unleaded petrol, diesel, heating oil, and aviation fuel as well as plastics and other petroleum related products. Read the article

Security at Munich Airport

Munich Airport, officially named Franz Josef Strauss Airport, is located 28 km northeast of Munich, Germany. Munich Airport is the second busiest airport in Germany in terms of passenger traffic (34.5 million in 2008), after Frankfurt International Airport. It is the 7th largest in Europe and ranks number 28 on the list of busiest airports worldwide. Read the article

Thermal imaging finds its way to The London Eye

Paris has the Eiffel Tower, New York the Empire State, Sydney its Opera House, Rome the Coliseum and London has the London Eye. An extraordinary symbol for an extraordinary city. The world's largest cantilevered observation wheel offers a spectacular way to take in over 55 of London's most famous landmarks in just 30 minutes! Read the article

Oubaai Golf Estate, in the heart of the famous South African Garden Route

FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras help to protect the perimeter. Read the article

Diamonds are a theif's best friend

FLIR Systems PTZ-35x140 MS and SR-100 thermal imaging cameras help to prevent diamond theft in Namibia. Read the article

Port of Calais installs thermal imaging cameras for security and surveillance

Thermal imaging cameras detect intrusions and help to comply with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) regulations and 'Le Touquet Treaty'. Read the article

Thermal imaging cameras: a new tool for securing marinas

Thermal imaging cameras help to protect yachts and the valuable equipment they have on board. Read the article

Securing the G8

Thirty (30) FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras helped to assure a safe meeting of world leaders in Germany. Read the article

Thermal imaging at BMW

The same technology that is being used to for security and surveillance applications is being installed in cars as well. BMW offers thermal imaging cameras for driver vision enhancement in selected models. They deliberately chose for thermal imaging, also called passive infrared, instead of active infrared. Read the article

FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras enhance security at Turin airport

SAGAT Turin airport in Italy recently decided to increase its security even further by installing FLIR Systems thermal imagers. The airfield lies next to a military facility and the problem had been to detect intrusion along the 9 km long perimeter fence in darkness, haze and fog. Read the article

Thermal imaging: ready to conquer the world

As thermal imaging cameras are becoming less expensive, they are being integrated in more and more products. Will there be a thermal imaging camera in every car, for every police officer, on every ship, in the near future? Read the article

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