The technique, based on IR digital holography, allows vision through a curtain of smoke and/or flames and can therefore be a great help for rescuers in real fire scenarios. The system has been recently miniaturized in view of its possible integration in the equipment of firefighters.

Demostrations:
– Standard Visible vs SWIR DH

Stage of development: TRL 6 – Prototype tested on controlled fronts of smoke and flames.

Patent:
■ US 9310767 B2 Reconstruction of an image of an object at least partially hidden by a flame.
■ IT 102023000003936: System for detecting an object at least partially hidden by a flame:

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