History of The Forward Looking Infrared Systems
In 1956 Texas Instruments began research on infrared technology that led to several line scanner contracts and with the addition of a second scan mirror the invention of the first forward looking infrared camera in 1963 with production beginning in 1966. In 1972 TI invented the Common Module concept, greatly reducing cost and allowing reuse of common components.
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