The IRIS Infrared Imaging System provides enhanced visibility of almost any object, day or night by measuring variations in heat signatures. A real-time, black & white image of people, animals, aircraft and terrain is displayed on any RS-170 capable cockpit display.
Bell Helicopter 206 operators can now add HID lights and an IRIS infrared camera for a fraction of the cost of other enhanced vision systems. By simply replacing the front access panel with an STC’d IRIS housing, operators can fly at night with greater confidence. The lightweight IRIS system enhances terrain, traffic, landing zones and overall situational awareness by measuring heat signatures and displaying objects on any compatible RS-170 cockpit display.
How IRIS Works:
The IRIS camera’s depth of field is very similar to the human eye. With an optimal field of view, IRIS can see great distances as well as objects close up. As the human eye detects light reflecting off objects, the L-3 IRIS detects variations in temperature. Whether objects are hot or cold, IRIS’ instantaneous automatic gain and level control keeps the image optimized and critical features remain easy to see.
How Infrared Imaging Works:
Infrared imaging systems sense infrared (IR) energy, which has longer wavelengths than visible light. The 8-14 micron wavelength energy is not deflected as easily by microscopic contaminants such as dust, smoke or haze in the air. Additionally, because objects reflect, retain and release heat at different rates, the IR energy itself will yield a pattern that IR sensors can detect, which electronics then translate into visible images on a screen. Higher temperatures mean higher energy and appear lighter on the pilot display.
PLEASE NOTE:
*Use of the IRIS system does not qualify your aircraft for Lower Landing Minimums.
*The IRIS system's capabilities are limited during periods of heavy rain and dense fog.
IRIS generates images:
During:
- Total darkness
- Smog - day or night
- Smoke
- Blowing dust
- Blinding sunlight
- Haze
- Take offs
- Enroute
- Approaches
- Landings
- Ground operations
Defines:
- Animals
- Ground handling crews
- Other aircraft
- Support vehicles
- Buildings
- Ground markings
- Terrain and water
- Runways and taxiways
- Cloud ceilings
Sensor: 320x240 BST (Barium Strontium Titanate)
Spectral Band: 7-14 um
Output Format: NTSC Compatible Video IR Polarity or PAL
Power Input: 28 VDC
Dimensions (Camera): 5.4"W x 5.4"H x 3.4"D (14 x 14 x 9 cm)
Weight (Camera): 1.7 pounds (0.8 kg)
Camera Water Resistance: Humidity, immersion, rain, snow
EMC Compliance FCC Part 15
Validation to DO-160 requirements
Environmentally sealed system suitable for aviation applications
9200-18000-XX: IRIS A100 Infrared Camera
9060-18001-01: IRIS Install Kit (Connector Only)
0010-18000-02: Literature Package
9060-18000-02: Bell 206 Series STC Kit (Bell 206 Series Fairing with HID Lights, Install Kit and Literature provided by Precise Flight, Inc.)