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Thermal Camera

Types of Thermal Cameras

https://www.facilitiesnet.com/equipmentrentaltools/article/Understanding-the-Three-Types-of-Infrared-Cameras--10652

Short-Wavelength

• detect IR wavelengths in the 0.9-1.7 micron range (Close to visible light)
• High resolution
• Lots of shadow contrast and detail

Medium Wavelength

• 2-5 micron IR wavelengths
• High resolution, accurate cameras
• Higher atmospheric absorption in this range
• Generally used for extreme high-temp work such as boilers (def not us)

Long Wavelength

• Most popular type
• Detect in the 7-12 micron range
• Lots of detail because this range has minimal atmospheric absorption
• High accuracy

Camera Comparison

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