Thermal imaging "I see I see what you don't see, and it's infrared."

1. Infrared camera: A thermographic camera, or thermal camera, is used to capture the infrared radiation emitted by objects. These cameras are equipped with special sensors that can detect the heat signature of objects in the form of thermal patterns.
2. Temperature variation: Objects at different temperatures emit different levels of infrared radiation. Warmer objects emit more, while cooler objects emit less. Thermography is used to detect and visualize these temperature differences.
3. Image processing: The thermal camera captures infrared radiation and converts it into a visible image or video, with different colors or shades representing different temperatures. Generally, warmer areas appear as lighter colors (such as white or yellow), while cooler areas appear as darker colors (such as blue or black).

Thermography has a wide range of applications in various fields, including:

1. Building inspections: In construction and maintenance, thermography can identify areas of heat loss, insulation problems and electrical faults.
2. Medical imaging: In the medical field, thermography is used for breast cancer screenings and to identify areas of inflammation or abnormal blood flow.
3. Electrical inspections: Thermographic inspections of electrical systems can detect overheated components, which helps prevent electrical fires.
4. Mechanical inspections: It is used to monitor the temperature of mechanical equipment, such as bearings, to detect signs of wear.
5. Industrial processes: In manufacturing and industrial environments, thermography helps monitor process temperatures and detect defects.
6. Environmental and wildlife monitoring: Thermography is used to study and monitor animal behavior and health, and to monitor heat variations in the environment.
7. Security: Infrared cameras are used for surveillance and security to detect intruders, especially in low light conditions.

Thermography is a valuable tool for non-contact temperature measurement and anomaly detection, making it useful in a wide range of applications where temperature variations are critical for understanding and diagnosing problems.

Thermography is used in electrical inspections, mechanical maintenance, building inspections, medical diagnostics and fire prevention.

An ordinary camera records visible light, while a thermography camera detects infrared radiation and reveals temperature differences.

No, thermography cameras see surface temperatures. Glass and walls don't let infrared through like visible light, so you don't have an "x-ray function."

Yes, thermography is completely non-contact and works with passive measurements of heat radiation. No harmful radiation comes from it.

Simple models start around several hundred euros, while professional cameras with high resolution and features can cost tens of thousands of euros.