
The Polaris Pyxis is a small, lightweight LWIR polarization imager that measures both the thermal and polarization content of an image. Polarization exploits a fundamental phenomenon of light to reveal detail, contrast and other data undetected by standard thermal imaging devices. With Pyxis, daylight detail is revealed in low light and dark scenarios. At less than 2 cubic inches and 83 grams, Pyxis is the industry’s first system to enhance thermal imaging with polarization without adding to the size, weight and power requirements. With multiple outputs for maximum flexibility, the Pyxis systems have the ease of use of a thermal camera with the benefits of polarization and digital output, for real-time acquisition and analysis with extensive tools for post-processing in the Pyxis Vision Science Software.
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- Real-Time Polarized Imagery
- Up To 400% Better Detail and Contrast than Thermal Alone
- Industry’s Smallest Polarimeter
- Multiple Configurations Available To Suit a Variety of Applications
- Pyxis Vision Software Included
- Licensing Available
Specifications Pyxis LWIR 640 G
Detector | Uncooled VOx Microbolometer |
Operating Temperature | 0°C-45°C |
Waveband | 7.5µm-13.5µm |
Pixel Pitch | 17µm |
Resolution (HxV) | 640 x 512 pixels |
Standard Lens | 20mm f/0.85 (others available) |
Field of View (Standard Lens) | 30° x 25° |
Camera Frame Rate | 30Hz or 7.5Hz |
Full Frame Pixel Operability | >99.9% |
NEDT @ f/0.85 | <70mK |
NEDOLP @ f/0.85 | <0.5% |
Input Voltage | 5VDC or ethernet (POE) |
Size with Standard Lens (LxWxH) | 3.46” x 1.83” x 1.83” |
Weight with Standard Lens | 6.5oz |
Data Interface | GigE and NTSC |
Environmental | N/A |
Steady State Power @ 70°F | 4W with 5VDC, 6W with POE |
Peak Power @ 70°F | 5W with 5VDC, 7W with POE |
Highlights
PATENTS PENDING |
– On-board GigE frame grabber
– Polarization filter unprocessed over NTSC |
- Target Identification and Detection
- Facial Recognition
- Autonomous Vehicle Navigation
- UAV Surveillance
- Oil on Water Detection
- Watercraft Detection
- Construction and Agriculture
- Pyxis_Brochure
- Pyxis LWIR 640-G Data Sheet
- White Paper: Pyxis: Enhanced Thermal Imaging with a Division of Focal Plane Polarimeter
- SPIE Pyxis Joint Exxon Article
Note on frame rates: 30HZ frame rates are available for US Persons and US Government Use. These systems are controlled by US Export Laws and a 7.5hz system is available for approved export.