Miniaturized electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) systems are on the way, according to a report by consultancy firm Frost & Sullivan.
"Technology developers are focusing on designing miniaturized EO/IR systems allowing sufficient heat dissipation to meet industry standards, without compromising on performance," according to the report.
Using new materials is allowing better performance. "Technology developers are working on improving the resolution and range of inexpensive IR microbolometers, while reducing the cost of high-performing cooled IR detectors," the report said.
The U.S. will lead development of next-generation EO/IR systems, followed by the European Union. Asia-Pacific, on the other hand, will see the fastest adoption of these systems.
