Airbus launches RedKite camera
Airbus Defence and Space has launched RedKite, a new short-wave infrared technology (SWIR) camera, designed to give a clear view in spite of mist, fog or heat haze. The launch was announced on 28 May.
RedKite can process frequencies from the visible to infrared range and is claimed to deliver a higher-contrast image than with a daylight camera or thermal imaging camera alone. Users can observe a range of up to 8km.
According to the company, RedKite allows the user to recognise the ship's number and other details and look through windows, which is not possible with a thermal image device. It can show the target object in low-visibility settings such as mist or fog better than a daylight camera.
Additionally, RedKite can detect Planck spectrum thermal radiation and hot spots like a jet engine exhaust trail. It is part of the Kite camera range that also includes the BlackKite HD and YellowKite SD.
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