Examples of IR Imagery and Performance

Boresight panels

A common requirement for modern optical systems is to have an infrared system aligned (boresighted) with a visual system. It is helpful to have a target that has both a strong visual signature and a strong thermal IR signature. Shown in Figure 2 is a Visual Image of our orange thermal tape (low emissivity) on a white background (high emissivity). This can be used as an aiming point for a visual telescope. Figure 3 shows the view through an infrared imager (8-12 microns). The tape clearly shows up as a cross and can be used to align the thermal IR system.

Figure 2:Visible Light Image

Figure 3: IR Image

Battleground reference panels

It is easy to fabricate panels that have distinct IR signatures while maintaining a plain visual identity. This is useful for identification panels, resolution test boards, camouflage panels, camouflaged battle boards, etc. Shown in Figure 4 is a high emissivity green board that has stripes of our green thermal tape on top of it. Note that it is difficult to detect the differences between the green tape and the paint. The same panel as viewed in the thermal IR is shown in Figure 5. The low emissivity stripes are easily resolved and are distinctive.

Figure 4:Visible Image

Figure 5: IR Image

No-power thermal targets

A common use of this tape is for "No-power" target production. Figure 6 shows an 8-12 micron reverse polarity image of a potential tank decoy or target. The "hot" spots are where the thermal tape is attached to the high emissivity background.

Figure 6: IR Image

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