Thermal imaging binoculars: design, principle of action, scope of application

In conditions of poor visibility, at night and in bad weather, a person cannot distinguish objects, people or warm-blooded animals without the use of special devices. It is possible to find heated objects and living creatures in complete darkness, in fog or in the rain with the help of thermal imaging binoculars that record outgoing infrared radiation. A proven manufacturer of such equipment is the Pulsar brand, which recently launched a new night vision device on the market - Pulsar Accolade 2 LRF XP50 Pro. The new version of the binoculars received updates and additional functions, so it immediately became popular among hunters and professional soldiers.

Design and operation features

Pulsar products, like any other brand, are intended for amateurs and professionals who need to use thermal imaging binoculars. Before buying, you need to pay attention to the design, functions and principle of action so as not to overpay.

The main element in binoculars is a detector or matrix that captures IR radiation and displays it on the screen. For devices, matrices with a resolution of 384 by 288 pixels (frequency of 25 Hz) or with a resolution of 640 by 480 pixels (frequency of 50 Hz) are used. The user sees the image transmitted by the matrix to the monitor through glasses.

A characteristic feature of thermal imaging binoculars is the design. The device consists of such elements as:

1. Body with one lens.

2. Two glasses.

This device differs from monoculars, nozzles, sights. Binoculars make it possible to observe with two eyes, expanding the overview of the area. The so-called form factor is designed for the use of large lenses, so the distance of object detection increases many times. Modern models of thermal imaging binoculars increase the distance to 2 thousand. meters

In the models created for hunting and airsoft, there are additional models. These can be laser rangefinders, replaceable type lenses, mounts for installing binoculars on a helmet, video recorders. In some binoculars, the listed modules are built directly into the body of the device.

Areas of use

The main areas of use are hunting, airsoft, rescue services, object protection, military and construction. Binoculars are suitable for use where it is necessary to quickly search for people and animals at a great distance.

Thermal imaging binoculars are mainly used at night and in thick fog. Also, the devices are often used during snowfall, rain, with poor visibility due to twilight or bad weather.