Camera measurements

Surveillance cameras are today becoming an increasingly common feature in our outdoor and indoor environments. Being able to quickly get a clear picture of what is happening is essential for a camera operator to be able to intervene correctly in case of an unexpected event. For example, one can observe:

• what is in a track area

• how severe a traffic accident really is

• what is burning and how serious the fire is.

In these cases, the image/video is the main means of information.

Common requirements for a surveillance camera:

• The camera must be able to withstand strong sunlight and dark night without being dependent on external light sources (e.g., street lighting)
• The camera must be able to handle high optical dynamics in a single image
• The camera must be able to operate in the NIR range (700 - 1000 nm)
• The camera must be able to take both still images and video under these conditions.

RISE's lab offers:

• Measurements at long distances ~ 100 m with maximum optical zoom
• Measurements in darkroom (IR) at medium distances (~ 50 m)
• Measurements in labs with customized test boards and measurement setups.