Thermal Imaging in Coastal Surveillance and Maritime Safety

Radars are common at sea, but they have limitations because they only provide a spot of light on the screen when they detect something. Thermal imaging, however, provides a realistic and more recognizable image that can help determine whether a particular object poses a threat. Naval ships also maneuver using navigation lights at night, although even with these lights, determining bearing and turn-off rates can be challenging. Navigation lights become less useful during fog or rain, which can end in a fatal crash. The following introduces you to the application of thermal imaging in coastal surveillance and maritime safety.

Border security is not just about protecting land border crossings. It also usually requires coastal surveillance.

Conditions near the coastline make it challenging to spot intrusions in darkness and in varying weather conditions.

Thermal imaging cameras enable border control teams to observe borders, heat fog, moisture, mist, and more, day and night.

 

Thermal imaging cameras are a vital tool for search and rescue teams when time is of the essence, and saving lives depends on technology that locates quickly.

In the event of a person falling overboard, the thermal imager can easily identify the person's body temperature in the cooler surrounding water.

Thermal imaging offers even more significant advantages at night when rescue operations using searchlights alone are not enough.

 

Thermal imaging cameras are ideal for detecting objects at sea when visibility is low and collisions can be fatal.

From icebergs (much cooler than water) to ships of all sizes, early detection is key to preventing damage and saving lives.

 

Radar sometimes does not provide the required situational awareness when navigating rivers, lakes, and inland canals.

High-speed ships do not have enough time to analyze radar images and pose a danger to large and slow inland ships.

Thermal imaging cameras provide real-time footage that captains can easily and quickly interpret.

Pole-mounted thermal cameras provide a remote overview of the sailor's environment.

High situational awareness is essential for port traffic control and water taxi control. Ships may collide with each other at night or during heavy fog, hitting bridge piles or other floating objects.

Thermal imaging provides another layer of protection for the ship and crew by enhancing the captain's situational awareness.

It is easier to use than radar and provides clear images that can be interpreted directly and responded to quickly.

 

Automatic scanning of sea areas helps identify unauthorized activity. In the event of an intrusion, the system performs identification and tracking.

It creates a "virtual fence" on the water, preventing unwanted boats and swimmers from entering before reaching the harbor or port area boundaries.

Continuous zoom capability enables remote monitoring and tracking of naval vessels at sea and in port, regardless of current weather conditions.

 

Offshore rigs are constantly at risk of criminal damage, terrorist attacks, or fires, so safety and security solutions are needed to identify threats before any damage occurs that threatens life and property.

Thermal security cameras enable threat assessment in complete darkness or in severe weather.

 

Ships are an important focus for seaport security as they can be vulnerable to terrorist infiltration, vandalism, theft, and even fire.

Because they are often placed over wide areas and in low-light conditions, thermal cameras can monitor, track and warn of illegal activity or fires.

 

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