Thermal cameras
for remote surveillance

Monitoring distant vehicles, persons or buildings is a application field dominated by thermal cameras. The advantages are:

  • Very obvious range performance advantages against tube-based night vision
  • 24/7 observation option during fog, though smoke and under any illumination conditions
  • Completely passive technology which escapes counter intelligence activities

Details about this application

Always a perfect overview

Due to the current global security situation the capabilities of units which have to approach this by the means of remote surveillance must be increased. To minimize the risk of counter intelligence detection and perception by the observed persons or vehicles an excellent range performance is indispensable. Top-class themal cameras like VarioVIEW™ 75 or VarioVIEW™ 150 are very efficient operating resources and proven performers.

They are used for:

  • 24/7 surveillance of rural and urban operation areas
  • Tracking and pursuing of person- and vehicle-related activities via a several km distance
  • Long-term observation of certain buildings or facilities regarding structural alterations


By utilizing long-distance range performance and high spatial detector resolution both open and covered remote reconnaissance missions can be realizedwith this FLIR (=Forward Looking InfraRed). Local illumination or other disturbing factors like fog or smoke are not an essential obstacle – another advantage of infrared technology versus conventional night-vistion devices.

VarioVIEW™ is more than just a binocular FLIR. Image data may be observed via the ergonomic OLED viewfinder, but can be relayed via its video interface, SD slot or FireWire interface. In combination with the InfraTec IRBIS ® 3 remote software package a complete remote operation of all device functions is possible. VarioCAM ® hr head is the right choice for those who only intend to operate via deployed 24/7 operations – this is supported by the very compact, tough camera body and a choice of lenses offered. It also allows perfect integration into all kinds of ground vehicles, boats, vessels and airborne vehicles. The big choice of electronical interfaces allows tailoring various options for remote control and image acquisition.

Thermal cameras for this application