Infrared imager

该项目旨在开发具有成本效益的批量制造和封装高性能红外传感器的使能技术。虽然红外成像历来是为军事应用而开发的，但现在最大的增长机会是在商业市场。非制冷红外成像系统的市场目前估计为35万台，预计到2016年将增长到近120万台。红外成像被认为是一项重要的绿色技术，因为它在环境监测、热成像、过程控制以及工业设备的检查和维护中有着广泛的应用。商业视觉应用包括监视、汽车和海上安全以及消防。拟议的项目是加拿大为这些在世界范围内日益重要的领域作出贡献的重要机会。

This project aims to develop the enabling technologies for cost-effective batch fabrication and packaging of high-performance infrared sensors. Although infrared imaging was historically developed for military applications, the biggest opportunities for growth are now in commercial markets. The market for uncooled infrared imaging systems is currently estimated at 350 000 units and expected to grow to nearly 1.2 million units by 2016. Infrared imaging is recognized as an important green technology because of its numerous applications in environmental monitoring, thermography, process control, and inspection and maintenance of industrial equipment. Commercial vision applications include surveillance, automotive and maritime safety, and fire-fighting. The proposed project represents an important opportunity for Canada to contribute to these areas of growing importance worldwide.