What is a Thermal Camera?
Thermal cameras can "see" the environment without any visible light.
Any object with a temperature above -273° C can emit infrared radiation. The higher the temperature, the more infrared radiation is emitted.
A thermal camera can detect this type of radiation, which is invisible to human eyes. It then produces images using detected temperature differences.
This way, thermal cameras will work just fine even without any visible light at all.
Where are Thermal Cameras best put to use?
1. Wherever there is a risk of fire, spontaneous combustion, explosions, or otherwise excessive heat that can cause injury or damage.
Thermal cameras detect abnormal heat signals and trigger alarms ahead of potential fire risks.
They are ideal for Chemical Plants, Warehouses, Factories and Automotive Facilities.
Real-life Scenarios: A Warehouse
When an object overheats, conventional video security cameras will not detect the change. But thermal cameras will pick up the unusual heat signal and notify users to take action before damage occurs.
This significantly reduces the risk and occurrence of fires and explosions.
Real-life Scenario: Smoking
Cigarettes, believe it or not, pose a potential fire risk.
This type of fire is hard to see from an optical camera, while a thermal camera will clearly show you even the smallest fire source.
2. Where the lighting is insufficient...
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Thermal imaging remains unaffected by light levels, such as
- High contrast lighting
- Darkness
- Backlighting
- Shadows
- Reflections
- Headlights
- Blooming
3. In challenging weather...
Thermal imaging will be less affected by severe weather conditions, including
- Fog
- Rainstorms
- Snow
4. Where there is atmospheric or other physical obstructions...
Thermal imaging remains unaffected by atmospheric obstructions, such as
- Smoke
- Haze
- Smog
Available Thermal Products
