Thermal camera technology, also known as thermal imaging, is a type of technology that detects infrared radiation emitted by objects and converts it into an image that can be seen by the human eye. Unlike traditional cameras, which rely on visible light, thermal cameras detect the heat radiated by objects in the environment.
Thermal cameras work by using a special type of lens and sensor that are sensitive to thermal radiation. The sensor captures the thermal energy emitted by objects and converts it into an electrical signal, which is then processed by the camera’s software to create an image.
The resulting images are often displayed in grayscale or false-color, where different colors represent different levels of temperature. Warmer objects appear as lighter colors, while cooler objects appear as darker colors. This allows the camera to detect temperature differences and variations, making it useful for a wide range of applications.