Surveillance

doi:10.1117/3.2588945.ch18

Surveillance

Book: Common Sense Approach to Thermal Imaging

Author(s): Gerald C. Holst

Published: 2000

https://doi.org/10.1117/3.2588945.ch18

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Abstract

Although surveillance refers to the observation of a person, this definition is extended to include the detection, recognition, and identification of both people and objects. It includes search and rescue, endangered species monitoring, border patrol, law enforcement, and military applications. Systems designed for surveillance tend to be different than those designed for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance (Table 18-1). Surveillance activities are usually qualitative. In a very broad sense, all qualitative applications (building envelope, roof, and electro-mechanical inspections) may be considered a form of surveillance.