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FLIR refers both to the Forward-Looking Infrared technology (thermal imaging systems) and to FLIR Systems Inc. (now Teledyne FLIR), the major manufacturer. This entry focuses on the technology concept itself as a military/aerospace capability.
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A thermal imaging technology that detects infrared radiation to create visual images in darkness and poor visibility conditions, widely used in military operations for targeting and reconnaissance.
Uma tecnologia de imagem térmica que detecta radiação infravermelha para criar imagens visuais em escuridão e condições de baixa visibilidade, amplamente utilizada em operações militares para direcionamento e reconhecimento.
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- Forward-looking infraredWikipedia▎ high· 2026-05-14
- FLIR detects infrared radiation emitted from heat sources
- First FLIR camera invented in 1963 by Texas Instruments
- Technology operates in LWIR (8-12 micrometers) and MWIR (3-5 micrometers) wavelengths
- Used on military aircraft, helicopters, naval vessels, and armored vehicles
- Provides passive detection—cannot be detected by radar or counter-infrared measures
- Penetrates smoke, fog, and haze better than visible-light cameras
- Teledyne FLIRWikipedia▎ high· 2026-05-14
- FLIR Systems Inc. founded in 1978 in Tigard, Oregon
- Pioneered high-performance, low-cost infrared imaging systems for airborne use
- Conducted IPO in June 1993
- Acquired by Teledyne Technologies in May 2021 for $8 billion
- Approximately 31% of 2020 revenues from U.S. federal government agencies
- Headquarters in Wilsonville, Oregon with additional office in Arlington, Virginia
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Disambiguation: FLIR refers both to the Forward-Looking Infrared technology (thermal imaging systems) and to FLIR Systems Inc. (now Teledyne FLIR), the major manufacturer. This entry focuses on the technology concept itself as a military/aerospace capability.
Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) is a thermal imaging technology that detects infrared radiation (heat) emitted by objects to create visual images in complete darkness and through obscurants like fog and smoke. The technology originated in 1956 with Texas Instruments research, with the first operational FLIR camera invented in 1963 and entering production in 1966. FLIR became a cornerstone of modern military operations, providing passive detection capabilities for aircraft, helicopters, naval vessels, and armored vehicles for targeting, reconnaissance, and surveillance. The advantage lies in its passive operation—detecting emitted energy rather than transmitting detectable signals—making it difficult to counter. FLIR Systems Inc., founded in 1978 to commercialize the technology, became the global market leader and was acquired by Teledyne Technologies in May 2021 for $8 billion.
Enriquecimento (PT-BR)
Desambiguação: FLIR refers both to the Forward-Looking Infrared technology (thermal imaging systems) and to FLIR Systems Inc. (now Teledyne FLIR), the major manufacturer. This entry focuses on the technology concept itself as a military/aerospace capability.
Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) é uma tecnologia de imagem térmica que detecta radiação infravermelha (calor) emitida por objetos para criar imagens visuais em completa escuridão e através de obscurecedores como neblina e fumaça. A tecnologia originou-se em 1956 com pesquisas da Texas Instruments, sendo a primeira câmera FLIR operacional inventada em 1963 e entrando em produção em 1966. FLIR tornou-se uma base da operação militar moderna, fornecendo capacidades de detecção passiva para aeronaves, helicópteros, navios e veículos blindados para direcionamento, reconhecimento e vigilância. A vantagem reside em sua operação passiva—detectando energia emitida em vez de transmitir sinais detectáveis—tornando difícil seu contra-ataque. FLIR Systems Inc., fundada em 1978 para comercializar a tecnologia, tornou-se líder global de mercado e foi adquirida pela Teledyne Technologies em maio de 2021 por US$ 8 bilhões.
External Sources
- Forward-looking infrared · Wikipedia · reliability:
high— FLIR detects infrared radiation emitted from heat sources; First FLIR camera invented in 1963 by Texas Instruments; Technology operates in LWIR (8-12 micrometers) and MWIR (3-5 micrometers) wavelengths; Used on military aircraft, helicopters, naval vessels, and armored vehicles; Provides passive detection—cannot be detected by radar or counter-infrared measures; Penetrates smoke, fog, and haze better than visible-light cameras - Teledyne FLIR · Wikipedia · reliability:
high— FLIR Systems Inc. founded in 1978 in Tigard, Oregon; Pioneered high-performance, low-cost infrared imaging systems for airborne use; Conducted IPO in June 1993; Acquired by Teledyne Technologies in May 2021 for $8 billion; Approximately 31% of 2020 revenues from U.S. federal government agencies; Headquarters in Wilsonville, Oregon with additional office in Arlington, Virginia