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A thermal camera sees differences in temperature rather than light, so other boats, land, buoys and people in the water show up in darkness and haze. The FLIR M series is permanently mounted on the boat, controlled with a joystick or from the chartplotter, and shows the image on the chartplotter via the network.
Benefits and features:
The M232 is an affordable entry-level choice. The M332 and M364C have stabilisation that keeps the image steady in a seaway, and the M364C also has a colour camera and higher resolution. The M460 and M560 are multispectral with AI that marks objects.
Higher resolution, such as 640 x 512, gives a sharper image and longer detection range. LR versions have a narrower field of view for longer range.
The cameras are controlled from a Raymarine chartplotter or with a JCU joystick, sold separately.
On smaller boats that move a lot, stabilisation makes the image much easier to use.
Yes, the FLIR M series is controlled from Raymarine Axiom.
High up with a clear view forward, for example on a radar arch, hardtop or mast. Avoid having the radar beam pass directly over the camera at close range.