How do infrared thermal cameras work?

All objects emit infrared energy, known as a heat signature. An infrared camera (also known as a thermal imager) detects and measures the infrared energy of objects. The camera converts that infrared data into an electronic image that shows the apparent surface temperature of the object being measured.

What is infrared camera used for?

An infrared camera detects the thermal energy or heat emitted by the scene being observed and converts it into an electronic signal. This signal is then processed to produce an image. The heat captured by an infrared camera can be measured with a high degree of precision.

Is infrared the same as thermal?

The thermal radiation and the infrared radiation are the same thing if the sources of the radiation have temperatures comparable to the room temperature. For ordinary cold and lukewarm objects, the thermal radiation is mostly emitted in the infrared.

Can IR cameras see through walls?

No, thermal cameras cannot see through walls, at least not like in the movies. Walls are generally thick enough—and insulated enough—to block any infrared radiation from the other side.

What is an infrared camera sensitive to?

Instead of the 400–700 nanometre (nm) range of the visible light camera, infrared cameras are sensitive to wavelengths from about 1,000 nm (1 micrometre or μm) to about 14,000 nm (14 μm). The practice of capturing and analyzing the data they provide is called thermography.

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