08.30.23 -- Improving The Military's Use Of Night Vision

Thermal cameras can allow many types of infrared measurements on the military test range. Here are some of the factors you should keep in mind when purchasing an IR camera.

This application note covers precision optics for military use, such as retro-reflectors, integrator rods, mirrors, windows, cubes beamsplitters, and various prisms.

As the U.S. bolsters security at border crossings and entry points, biometrics, including SWIR cameras, will be crucial in detecting disguises and enhancing safety.

Everywhere first responders operate, they risk exposure to substances such as fentanyl and synthetic cannabinoids to phosphorous and other chemicals. BaySpec’s Breeze Smart Palm Spectrometer provides first responders a viable handheld solution to quickly identify unknown substances.

Lasers are often heralded as a fix-all solution. It’s important to remember that lasers have some limitations before reorganizing the whole shop floor to accommodate a brand-new laser beam machining workbench.

The aerospace industry uses the GapGun to measure engine blades, check welds, and ensure accurate panel fit for safe and high-quality aircraft structures.

Directed energy weapons (DEWs) have been at the cutting edge of military research for over 40 years. DEWs that employed laser, microwave, or particle beams were the driving force behind President Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative in 1983. With their storied history (and future), comes a list of pros and cons.