Golight HELIOS Thermal Imaging Camera User Manual download pdf (Page 5)

The above images show a comparison of typical night time driving compared

to using the Helios thermal imager. The image on the left is from an ordi-

nary digital camera and shows the amount of visible light as illuminated by

oncoming headlights. The image on the right is a thermal image created by

the Helios thermal imaging camera. Note the Helios camera is sensitive to

warm objects, such as the people, and provides visibility over a much greater

distance.

Although adverse conditions such as heavy fog will affect any driver vision

enhancement system, thermal imaging cameras such as the Helios have

been shown to continue to provide useful information in conditions of re-

duced visibility, such as haze and smoke. While the Helios can assist drivers

with detection of obstructions in the vehicle’s path, thermal imagers should

not be used as the sole vision method of the driver.

The Helios is speciﬁcally designed to withstand harsh environments, with a

hermetically-sealed external housing resistant to rocks, sand, salt, and other

contaminants. Additionally, the wide operating temperature range allows the

Helios to maintain high performance in severe weather conditions.

Introduction: Getting Started

The thermal imaging camera inside the Helios is completely sealed and

extremely rugged. The camera has been qualiﬁed for operation in all types

of weather conditions over the speciﬁed operating temperature range and

includes an automatic window heater that will prevent icing under most

conditions.

Using your Helios

The Helios is easy to use, but you should take a moment to carefully read this

section so you fully understand what you are seeing on your display. While

the imagery you will see on the monitor may look like black and white day-

light video, it isn’t! A few tips on how to interpret some of the imagery will

help you to make the most of your system.

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