RIDICULOUS THERMAL CAMERA - FLIR M364C - Overview and Install

Summary

In this video, Le Centre showcases the installation of a FLIR M3 64 sea camera on a boat to enhance situational awareness. The dual-payload camera offers both night vision and low-light visible imaging, while MSX technology merges the two for a clearer, more informative view. The team demonstrates how the camera integrates with augmented reality, AIS, and charts, highlighting features like tracking lighthouses and channel markers. The installation process, from running cables to calibrating the autopilot, is shown step by step. Viewers are given an insightful look at advanced marine technology and its practical applications on the water.

Takeaways

• 🚤 The video showcases the installation of a FLIR M3 64 Sea camera on a boat for enhanced situational awareness.
• 🌙 The camera is a dual payload system, providing both night vision and extremely low light visible imaging.
• 🖥️ MSX technology is used to merge thermal and visible images into one screen for better visual understanding.
• 🗺️ The system integrates with augmented reality, AIS, and nautical charts to display additional navigational information.
• 🔧 The installation involves running cables through the boat’s hardtop into a column box with a network switch.
• 📸 The visible camera is capable of capturing clear and sharp images of channel markers even at sunrise.
• ⚓ The FLIR camera is calibrated with the boat’s autopilot and augmented reality system for precise functionality.
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• 📍 Augmented reality allows users to tap icons on the screen to locate landmarks on charts, showing distance and position.
• 🎯 Users can track objects in real-time using the camera, which remains locked on while cruising along the coast.
• 👍 The video encourages viewers to subscribe and watch more content for additional insights on marine technology.

Q & A

What type of camera is being installed in the video?

A FLIR M3 64 thermal camera with dual payload capabilities, which includes night vision and an extremely low-light visible camera.

What is the purpose of installing this camera on the boat?

The camera provides situational awareness by allowing the crew to see better in low light, track objects, and integrate with augmented reality for navigation.

What does MSX technology do in this context?

MSX technology combines thermal and visible light images onto a single screen to give a clearer, more detailed picture of the surroundings.

How is the camera integrated with the boat's systems?

The camera is connected through the boat's network via a switch in the columns box, allowing it to integrate with charts, AIS, and autopilot systems for enhanced functionality.

What is augmented reality used for with this camera setup?

Augmented reality overlays icons and information, such as distance markers and chart positions, onto the video feed, helping users identify and track objects on the water.

How can the camera track objects along the coast?

Users can tap the screen to identify an object, then select 'track with camera,' which keeps the camera locked on the object as the boat moves.

What are the benefits of the camera's low-light capabilities?

The low-light visible camera allows the crew to see clearly in dim conditions, such as dawn, dusk, or overcast weather, enhancing safety and situational awareness.

What kind of markers can the camera detect clearly?

The camera can pick up channel markers and other navigational aids, showing sharp and clear imagery even in challenging lighting conditions.

What steps are involved in the installation process shown?

The installation includes mounting the camera, running cables through the hardtop into the columns box, securing screws, and integrating the system into the boat's network.

How does the system help with navigation accuracy?

By combining thermal imaging, visible light, MSX technology, and augmented reality with charts and AIS data, the system provides precise information about nearby objects, hazards, and navigation markers.

What additional technology is integrated with the FLIR camera for navigation?

The system integrates with Raymarine electronics, autopilot, charts, and AIS to enhance situational awareness and provide real-time navigational guidance.