46 PRODUCT PROFILE
High-speed cameras
The high resolution, durability and reliability of Phantom high-speed cameras from
Vision Research means they can satisfy the demanding needs of automotive imaging
VehicleDynamicsInternational.com •May/June 2020
ABOVE: The range
of compact and
durable cameras
from Vision
Research
information. Phantom high-speed
cameras offer multiple options to ensure
that the finer aspects of research are
not missed. For example, the Phantom
Miro C320 series cameras are small,
but still offer HD imaging for on-board
applications. Providing over 1,400fps
at full 1920 x 1080 resolution in a
3in3 housing means that this compact
powerhouse can be fixed in places that
large cameras cannot, without sacrificing
image quality.
These compact cameras are also
designed with durability in mind, and
have been tested and proven to survive
170g shock and 24Grms vibration, in
accordance with the demanding MILSTD
202G protocol.
The Phantom VEO4K delivers the
highest resolution imaging possible, and
fits within a standard-sized housing.
While this unit does not allow for closequarters
imaging, the intense detail
provided by this camera makes it ideal
for capturing wide-angle shots that
››As the information required
from automotive design testing
and crash testing programmes
expands and evolves, many test centres
require a broad variety of images
in order to ensure the key data is
collected accurately, with minimal test
event occurrences. The centres also
need increased flexibility to meet the
changing requirements of engineering
development teams.
Advanced imaging through simple
and efficient workflows is critical to
understanding how mechanical design
affects safety concerns, and it is also
important for creating cost savings when
analysing a new component – if images
are captured precisely, then tests do not
have to be repeated. Most importantly,
the imaging system must be reliable, and
test facilities must be assured that their
critical data is safe.
High resolution is one of the main
components of advanced automotive
imaging that helps in gathering detailed
show the entire vehicle while a test is
performed. Full image shots can show
engineering developers how different
structural elements interact with each
other during a crash test.
As technology advances and vehicle
components become increasingly
smaller, so too must the research tools
used in safety analysis. The tiny 1in3
Miro N camera allows for easy access
to even the smallest spaces, and its
housing is robust enough to be placed in
dangerous situations. Phantom cameras
have advanced high-speed imaging
capability, aided by the use of CXP cable
technology. The design keeps the camera
head separate from the body – where
the images are stored – meaning that
operators can be assured their research
is safe, even if the camera head is
destroyed during a test.
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