Hanwha Systems Begins Development of International Standards for Thermal Imaging Cameras

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] Hanwha Systems announced on the 11th that it has begun developing international standards for thermal imaging cameras.

This development is being led by the National Institute of Technology and Standards under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, in collaboration with the Korea Conformity Laboratories (KCL) and the Korea Video Information Research Association, to establish international standards for testing methods of thermal imaging cameras' temperature sensor resolution, temperature dynamic range, and accuracy. It is believed that this will enhance the accuracy of 'facial recognition thermal imaging cameras for body temperature measurement' following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Currently, thermal imaging cameras only receive electromagnetic certification based on safety and human harm standards. There are no existing domestic or international standards or methods for testing resolution, dynamic range, and temperature accuracy. Once standards related to thermal imaging cameras are established, defective products can be filtered out, which is expected to strengthen COVID-19 prevention measures.

Since 1978, Hanwha Systems has built the best domestic track record in the electro-optical field and currently possesses global-level technology and testing facilities. The company will provide KCL with its accumulated testing and manufacturing technology know-how from over 40 years, and will take charge of demonstration testing and data analysis to present an international standard draft capable of measuring the performance of thermal imaging cameras.

According to the French market research firm Yole D?veloppement, the thermal imaging camera market size is expected to grow at an average annual rate of over 7% from $7.6 billion (approximately 9.1 trillion KRW) in 2020, following the outbreak of COVID-19.

Kim Yeon-cheol, CEO of Hanwha Systems, said, “We will join forces with KCL and the Korea Video Information Research Association to ensure that thermal imaging cameras, which have become a minimum safety device for COVID-19 prevention, function more accurately and precisely. We will do our best in developing international standards so that our perfect K-quarantine standards can protect public health and lead the global market.”

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