The first CCTV system was used in 1942 by the Germans.
The technology, invented by Walter Bruch, was used to monitor the launch of V-2 rockets during World War II. These early CCTV systems provided live video feeds to operators who needed to observe the rockets' activity. While innovative, this technology wasn't immediately available to the public. It wasn't until 1949 that CCTV became commercially available.
Here's a breakdown:
- Year: 1942
- Location: Germany
- Purpose: Monitoring V-2 rocket launches
- Inventor: Walter Bruch
While later applications expanded, the initial implementation of CCTV was undeniably for wartime monitoring in 1942.
