Chemical Detection
Next-Generation Detection System for Remote Chemical Threat Identification
- Detects and identifies CWA and TICs
- 360deg by up to +/-60deg field-of-regard scanning
- Environmentally sealed and ruggedized hardware
- Panorama image display with alarm overlay
- Map display with vapor cloud mapping
- Autonomous operation, self-calibrating and self-locating
- Automated internal data recording on alarm event
- Network interface for remote control/communication
- Proven on-the-move
DETECTION
OVERVIEW
The iMCAD combines three optical sensors into one integrated enclosure to provide standoff chemical detection with enhanced situational awareness. These seonsors include a FTIR spectrimeter for chemical detection / identification and both an IR camera and a visible camera for panorama field-of-regard imaging. The chmical detection results are overlaid on a panorama image display (either visible, IR, or a blended visible/IR panorama image) and also reported on a map display.
Every environment contains naturally-occurring themal infrared radiation. This radiation interacts with vapor clouds of interest by absorption and emission at specific wavelengths. A passive, eyesafe Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer measures spectral characteristics, which is subsequently compared to a known library of chemical agents to find detections.
Operators can use pre-programmed field-of-regard scanning patterns, user-defined patterns, or control the iMCAD pan-and-tilt scanner manually. Custom scan patterns can easily be created. iMCADView GUI software is designed to integrate information from multiple iMCAD sensors. A single iMCAD produces sufficient data to create a directional display. Triangulaion of data from multiple sensors may be used determine additional information.
- 1. thermal panorama with alarm overlay
- 2. visible panorama with alarm overlay
- 3. tomographically reconstructed cloud
- 4. bird's eye view with alarm overlay
Specifications
| SPECTRIMETER | FTIR |
|---|---|
| LWIR CAMERA | Microbolometer type |
| VISIBLE CAMERA | HD Quality |
| PAN/TILT SCANNER | 360deg continuous by */-60deg |
| METADATA SENSORS |
Dual GPS for locatio/orientation Tilt sensor for self leveling Ambient T, TH, P |
| ENVIRONMENTAL |
-32 to +50C ambient operation 0 to 100% humidity, rain/snow |
| SYSTEM PERT |
<200W typical for sensor/scanner 115/230 VAC or 18-36VDC |
| WEIGHT |
17kg(38lbs) sensor 16kg(36lbs) scanner 5.9kg(13lbs) power supply |
| SIZE |
0.57 x 0.33 x 0.25 m sensor 0.27 x 0.25 x 0.20 m scanner 0.25 x 0.25 x 0.10 m power supply |
| INTERFACE |
POWER cable (AC and DC) Ethernet connector Tripod or vehicle mount kit |
ABOUR MESH
MESH, Inc. has extensive experience in the development of standoff sensor along with associated data products and user interfacing
- Prototyping Rugged Instrumentation
- Alforitm Development
- Embedded Sorfware Development
For more infomation on the iMCAD and other MESH, Inc. capabilities, email info@meshoxford.com