The Optikos Long Wave Infrared Static Target Projector (LWIR STP)
Optikos has announced its new Long Wave Infrared Static Target Projector (LWIR STP) which joins the company’s Meridian product range. The metrology testing product solutions provider specialises in the production of lenses and cameras.
The products in its Meridian range are fixed-focus optical target projectors. Each product claims to provide distant virtual objects for accurate image quality testing of cameras, especially in compact spaces. LWIR STP has been designed to meet the needs of the transportation thermal camera industry, although the new product can also be utilised in a variety of sectors.
Key features of the LWIR STP:
- Projects a virtual object from a fixed distance using an illuminator which is remotely controlled.
- The user can set the source temperature locally, with no remote computer required.
- User-friendly with minimal effort required of the user.
- Interchangeable collimator barrels and target assemblies.
- Can operate as a stand-alone unit or as part of a configured Meridian Starfield system.
- Enhanced accuracy and speed in production processes.
“The design and release of our LWIR STP reflects the demands of our customers,” said David Imrie, Chief Technology Officer at Optikos Corporation. “We’re observing an increased amount of testing in the long wave infrared spectrum—especially in the automotive and transportation industries—as camera systems in vehicles become more sophisticated.”
He continued, “Modern cars are expected to provide autonomous safety for their drivers in challenging conditions, where LWIR cameras are crucial for providing critical information. With our decades of experience in testing LWIR imagers for defence clients, it was a natural progression to apply our expertise to the automotive LWIR imaging market. Our LWIR STP is specifically designed to measure these systems and provide camera manufacturers with fast and precise qualification of their systems on the manufacturing line.”