The security and surveillance camera industry has seen explosive growth over the last few decades. Most public spaces are now under surveillance for the populace's safety, and more cameras are being installed daily. However, it's crucial to understand that it is not necessarily the number of cameras but the quality of their image processing that matters. Without high image quality, the performance and safety of Surveillance camera systems will suffer greatly.
As with other camera systems, surveillance systems rely on various image quality factors to determine their performance and safety. The IEC 62676-5 international standard defines eight metrics crucial to Surveillance camera testing. These metrics include resolution, minimum illumination/low-light, dynamic range, infrared illumination, geometric distortion, veiling flare, and maximum frame rate.
Surveillance camera systems, like automotive systems, must perform in constantly changing lighting and weather conditions. Image Engineering offers advanced testing solutions for the key metrics outlined in the standard, as well as tools to simulate various environments.
