NOVEMBER 14--Specialised Imaging (Tring, UK;www.specialised-imaging.com), a manufacturer of ultrahigh-speed imaging systems, has been awarded a contract from QinetiQ Ltd. to supply six of its SIR2 cameras to replace aging very-high-speed still and film-based synchroballistic cameras for use at its Eskmeals, Pendine, and Shoeburyness (UK) missile ranges. The contract for cameras, accessories, spares, and training continues QinetiQ's move to a purely electronic-imaging setup and will increase flexibility by providing instantaneous replay of results.
The SIR2 is a high-performance, high-speed camera that offers true double imaging capability. The imaging engine of the SIR2 has been designed to offer the ultimate in resolution, timing accuracy, and measurement capabilities. The 11 million-pixel images provide more detail than other high-speed cameras in its class. The SIR2 extends ballistic test-range capabilities further with its ability to acquire two separate full-resolution images. This feature provides valuable information on displacement and velocity for ballistics, detonics, and impact studies. Where the ultimate dynamic range is required for a measurement, the SIR2 can also be operated in single-image mode. The rigid all-metal IP54-compliant construction of the SIR2 allows it to withstand harsh industrial and military environments.
An integral TFT monitor allows users to 'see what the camera sees' in real time, so that users can optimize focus and lighting to achieve good results. All imaging functions can be controlled from the intuitive local keypad for setup, while full remote operation is achieved over standard Ethernet cabling, enabling the SIR2 to be integrated into almost any imaging environment. Comprehensive operational software provides simple control of imaging parameters and extensive measurement tools to accurately analyze results. Image archiving in a wide range of industry-standard file formats is supported.