03 / RAIL VISIBILITY

Extend visibility beyond the headlight.

Fused thermal and daylight imaging helps train and metro operators recognize people, animals, vehicles and infrastructure hazards in darkness, tunnels and difficult weather.

RAIL VISIBILITY

One scene. Two spectral views. Better context.

Visible cameras preserve familiar detail, while thermal imaging reveals heat contrast when illumination is poor. ESAS aligns both channels in real time, allowing the operator or onboard analytics to use the most informative view—or a fused image that combines both.

01 / DAY High-definition detail

Natural scene interpretation, signage and infrastructure context in normal visibility.

02 / NIGHT Passive thermal vision

Heat-based contrast without dependence on trackside or vehicle illumination.

03 / FUSED Immediate recognition

Thermal cues overlaid on visible detail for faster situational understanding.

ESAS R1 FUSED RAIL CAMERA

Purpose-built for forward observation.

The ESAS R1 combines a long-wave infrared sensor, high-definition low-light camera and real-time image alignment in a sealed, vibration-resistant enclosure suited to rail vehicles.

Thermal channel640 × 512 LWIR
Visible channel4 MP low-light CMOS
Output modesThermal · visible · fused
Video latency < 100 ms target
Interfaces GigE · RTSP · digital I/O
EnvironmentalIP67 · rail vibration profile

Technical values are representative design targets and may be configured for the final application.

01
Capture

Synchronized thermal and visible channels observe the same forward field of view.

02
Align

Calibration compensates for the different optics and maintains spatial registration.

03
Fuse

Adaptive processing preserves visible detail while highlighting useful thermal contrast.

04
Present or analyze

Video is delivered to the driver display, recorder or optional detection software.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Visibility across changing conditions.

Mainline and regional trains

Forward observation during night operation, poor illumination and changing weather.

Metro and subway

Enhanced visibility in tunnels, portals, depots and mixed-light environments.

Obstacle awareness

Support recognition of people, animals, vehicles and objects within the corridor.

Route recording

Synchronized thermal and visible video for event review and operational analysis.

Make the invisible measurable.

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