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Sierra-Olympic company news, product information, solution stories and other interesting tidbits from the fascinating world of infrared imaging.

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Introducing HexaBlu™

High definition HOT MWIR sensor array, 1280×960 6-micron pixels – Sierra-Olympic Technologies, Inc. is among the world’s most trusted independent suppliers of leading-edge infrared imaging technology. We are pleased to partner with DRS EOIS to distribute the groundbreaking HexaBlu™ high definition HOT midwave infrared (MWIR) sensor core.   HexaBlu™ is based on the DRS mature High Density Vertically Integrated Photodiode (HDVIP) technology […]

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Introducing Viento 1280

April 20, 2022 The Viento 1280, a new LWIR high resolution (HD) thermal imaging camera from Sierra-Olympic Technologies, Inc.   The thermal imaging camera system features the DRS cutting-edge 1280×1024, 10-micron sensor.  Sierra-Olympic specializes in infrared cameras for integration in complex thermal imaging systems. They have 25 years’ experience in shortwave (SWIR), midwave (MWIR), and longwave […]

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Sierra-Olympic OGI Camera Featured on National TV

When people think of global warming, they typically think of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. However, climate scientists are just as concerned about the effects of methane emissions since that methane has eighty times the warming power of CO2.   Fortunately, thanks to Sierra-Olympic Technology’s cutting-edge Ventus OGI (optical gas imaging) camera, it is now easier than […]

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Successful test visualizes gas leaks from 1,000+ ft. AGL

Findings signal bright future for gas leak detection from fixed-wing aircraft  Sierra-Olympic Technologies recently teamed up with technology partner, Eagle Pods, in a successful test case that delivered the first known footage visualizing hydrocarbon gas leaks (propane and propane/methane) from 1,000 ft. AGL, from a manned, fixed wing aircraft. The test, held in Permian Basin […]

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Optical Gas Imaging is ‘taking off’

From plug-and-play aerial solutions to a leak-detecting robotic dog, integration successes with Sierra-Olympic's Ventus OGI optical gas imaing thersignal a bright future for gas leak detection and repair

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A deep dive into cutting edge OGI technology

An insightful look at the state of optical gas imaging technology during the October 2021 Methane Strategies Forum, given by industry expert Jeff Leake.

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50 mm optic added to Ventus OGI line

Newly-developed 50 mm optic features an 11° FOV for a closer look from greater distances

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Optical Gas Imaging and the Future of Gas Leak Detection

Optical gas imaging technology has some very powerful implications for the oil and gas and is going to be game changer in a number of ways, especially when combined with the AI and video analytics that are being developed around it.

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Sierra-Olympic releases Viento-10 LWIR camera series

High-performance 10 µm pixel pitch LWIR with simplified USB and GigE interface options

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Introducing Tenum:  The smallest pixel pitch LWIR camera on the market 

An industry-leading LWIR camera series designed for a multitude thermal imaging applications requiring superior sensitivity and image quality in a compact and cost-efficient package.

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Sierra-Olympic brings USB integration to Tamarisk line

Sierra-Olympic Technologies introduces a custom USB integration board designed to bring near-universal, out-of-the-box compatibility to the widely-used suite of Tamarisk long-wave infrared cameras

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Ventus HOT camera series
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New Ventus HOT series is cutting-edge MWIR technology

An new product launch in early 2021, the Ventus HOT is a high operating temperature, cooled mid-wave infrared camera series designed for systems integrators in long-range security and surveillance applications.

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Vayu HD thermal camera
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Sierra-Olympic launches 1900×1200 Vayu HD

Weighing in at 475 grams and compact enough the fit in the palm of your hand, the Vayu HD is the world’s first Full HD 1920 x 1200 x 12μm uncooled VOX Microbolometer Array.

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Image of propane leaking from canisters
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Ventus OGI: Optical Gas Imager

The design of the Ventus OGI camera represents a leap forward in the development of MWIR cameras, making it the smallest, lightest and efficiently-powered OGI camera available.

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thermal imprint seen by infrared camera
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Capturing Thermal Gestures for Human Computer Interaction Research

The study of natural surface interaction is a cutting edge area of research that aims to answer, "How to turn any surface into a computer".  Read how the work of Professors Sean and Natasha Banerjee, using Sierra Olympic’s Viento G Thermal Camera, may one day allow a human to interact with any surface as though it is a computer.

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Ventus OGI thermal camera
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Detecting Hydrocarbon Gas Leaks with MWIR cameras

Using MWIR cameras to detect emissions helps guarantee the safety of people working in and around the oil and gas equipment.

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Ventus mid-wave infrared camera
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Advantages of MWIR in long–range imaging

Traditional surveillance and monitoring solutions often provide limited coverage, especially at night and in poor weather conditions. Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) cameras use thermal imaging to provide an advanced solution for long-range imaging in all weather and light conditions.

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Selecting The Right Thermal Imaging System

When one is in the market for a thermal imaging system, they will have plenty of manufacturers to talk to who will offer a wide variety of systems. It is prudent to study your application and try and define it as best you can

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VIDEO: Thermal Imaging Performance for Unmanned Airborne Systems

An in-depth tech talk about thermal imaging technology and many of the unique challenges involved in development of low SWaP systems for airborne applications.

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WIDE-AREA SURVEILLANCE USING HD LWIR UNCOOLED SENSORS

The effectiveness of airborne search and rescue, navigation, and situational awareness tasks is predicated on the availability of high-resolution imagery that provides pilots with a clear picture and the widest possible field of view.

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