M300 Series Combines Thermal and High-Definition Visible Imaging for Increased Situational Awareness and Safer Navigation
FLIR Systems today announced the FLIR M300 Series, a new generation
of maritime thermal cameras delivering advanced awareness-enhancing
technologies, safer navigation, and seamless integration with onboard
boat systems. FLIR M300 Series cameras are designed for the most
demanding professional mariners and first responders who operate in the
harshest marine environments.
The successor to FLIR’s industry-leading M-Series of maritime cameras, the next generation M300 Series consists of five models featuring rugged and robust new pan and tilt housings – four models with the FLIR BosonTM 640 or 320 resolution thermal camera cores and various fixed field of view (FoV) lenses, plus a visible-only model, the M300C, featuring a high-definition, color, low-light camera with 30X zoom.
The M300 Series cameras facilitate safer navigation through
improved image stabilization using an integrated attitude heading
reference system (AHRS) sensor, providing captains with a steady view in
rough seas. The M300 Series is also designed to integrate with the
latest-generation marine navigation displays, including FLIR’s
award-winning Raymarine Axiom® family of multifunction displays.
The dual sensor M364C and M364C LR offer mariners greater
awareness via FLIR’s patented Color Thermal VisionTM (CTV) technology.
This proprietary multispectral imaging technology for the FLIR M300
Series and FLIR’s Raymarine Axiom line of navigation displays blends
thermal and high-definition visible color video for enhanced
identification of buoys, vessels and other targets at night.
Additionally, the M364C and M364C LR models feature FLIR’s patented MSX®
imaging technology, which extracts edges and borders from the HD
visible camera and blends these elements with the thermal image, giving
operators improved visual recognition of distant objects.
“Our FLIR M300 Series cameras employ advanced sensing and
imaging technologies so first responders, commercial mariners, and
recreational boaters can navigate safer in limited visibility,” says
Travis Merrill, President of the Commercial Business Unit at FLIR.
“These professional-grade marine camera offer industry-leading
performance and deep integration with Raymarine Axiom navigation
displays to bring mariners a new level of situational awareness.”
The FLIR M300 Series camera models are available now through
FLIR’s network of maritime dealers and retailers. For more information
about the FLIR M300 Series, visit http://www.flir.com/m300-Series/.
