Advances in infrared sensors, as well as integrated controls and displays have led to mature designs being
incorporated in civil as well as military surveillance and security systems. Technical challenges arise in applying
electro-optical sensor technology to detect, track and identify individuals and to detect contraband and hidden
objects; while at the same time providing positive cost/benefit metrics for both point protection and area surveillance
applications. The previous paper, "EO/IR
Sensors Enhance Border Security" addressed the
advantages and disadvantages of specific electro-optical sensor modalities, including
visible, near-, mid- and far-infrared as well as
ultraviolet that may be used individually and in
combination to perform specific security
applications. System designs employing electro-optical
and infrared sensors for surveillance
applications were reviewed as well as the
cost/benefit metrics used to define trades for
both point protection and area surveillance
applications. This paper will address the use of
these infrared modalities with advanced image
and sensor processing developed by Opgal
specifically for border security applications.
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