IROD (InfraRed Object Detection) is a modularly built, high-resolution thermal image monitoring system with manual intervention options. It provides the securing of extensive outdoor areas and security zones even at night as under bad viewing conditions. The intrusion and movement of unauthorized persons or vehicles can be reliably detected and documented.

As a passive infrared system, IROD works according to the following principle: All bodies emit thermal radiation depending on their temperature, whose intensity can be made visible by thermal imaging cameras. Thus, the thermal radiation of persons or vehicles ensures, for example, that these can be detected even in complete darkness. IROD combines cutting-edge thermal imaging cameras with real-time image processing. Depending on the security task and associated requirements, the system can be configured customer-specifically and integrated into higher-level security systems.

Functions and Features

• Monitoring of large areas with high geometrical resolution
• With the aid of a pan/tilt head can already be used with a thermographic camera
• Automatic scanning of several defined monitoring sectors
• Short cycle times
• Very high positioning accuracy and repeatability
• Switch over to manual control for monitoring suspicious persons or objects
• Implemented tracking option
• High ranges up to 18 km (vehicle detection range) and up to 15 km (personnel detection range)
• Acoustic and graphic temperature alarm
• Choice between single and multiple camera system (visible light/infrared)
• Merging function through combination with a visual camera including zoom

Areas of Application

• Border security
• Critical infrastructure (e.g. harbors, airports), tunnels, railway premises
• Surveillance of security zones or outdoor areas at night and under bad viewing conditions
• Documentation of unauthorized intrusion of persons and vehicles
• Fully-automatic operation without the constant presence of operating personnel
• Adaptation to changed terrain conditions by the user