Useful Information
- ♦ Application
- ♦ Cameras
- ♦ Lenses
- ♦ Light & CCTV
- ♦ Number Plate Recognition
- ♦ Thermal Imaging
- ♦ Housings
- ♦ Digital Images
- ♦ Digital Technology & Recording
- ♦ Video Compression
- ♦ Infrared
- ♦ IR & LED Lighting
- ♦ IP CCTV & Technology
- ♦ Monitors
- ♦ Motion Detection
- ♦ Multiplexers
- ♦ PIR Movement Sensor
- ♦ Remote Positioning Devices
- ♦ Video Motion Detection
- ♦ Multiple Screen Display
- ♦ Signal Noise Ratio
- ♦ Survellance Vechicle
- ♦ Three-dimensional (3D) design in CCTV & Security
- ♦ Transmission of Video Signals by Cable
- ♦ Transmission of Video Signals by Remote Methods
- ♦ Transmission of Video Signals by Fibre Optics
- ♦ Video Analysis
- ♦ Wireless CCTV
Thermal Imaging
A Thermal Imaging Camera (colloquially known as a TIC) is a type of thermographic camera used in firefighting. By rendering infrared radiation as visible light, such cameras allow firefighters to see areas of heat through smoke, darkness, or heat-permeable barriers. Thermal imaging cameras are typically handheld, but may be helmet-mounted. They are constructed using heat- and water-resistant housings, and ruggedized to withstand the hazards of fireground operations. While they are expensive pieces of equipment, their popularity and adoption by firefighters in the United States is increasing markedly due to the increased availability of government equipment grants following the September 11 attacks in 2001. Thermal imaging cameras pick up body heat, and they are normally used in cases where people are trapped where rescuers cannot find them.
Benefits of Thermal Imaging
There are many benefits of using thermal imaging for a wide range of building, electrical and mechanical applications. The key benefits include:
It reduces down time: There is no need to shutdown operational systems during a thermal audit allowing production to continue as normal
It saves money: By early detection of faulty systems or components, remedial work can be planned and conducted before more serious problems or damage occurs which may cause long and unexpected interruptions to vital operational systems.
It is fast and accurate: Thermal surveys can quickly scan and measure the temperature distribution of entire surfaces of machinery and electrical equipment under normal load conditions quickly and accurately with no need for lengthy preparation or pre-inspection work.
It is a totally non-invasive process: Thermal Imaging is non destructive and involves no physical contact and consequently there is no potential for damage to the systems or equipment undergoing thermal surveys.
It reduces the potential for serious health and safety issues to occur: Early detection of problems will reduce the potential for injury to staff and risk of fire.
It has revolutionised predictive maintenance inspection programs: By detecting problems and scheduling repairs before a major failure occurs, productivity, profitability and workplace safety are all increased.