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California Fire The California fire has taken lives and destroyed hundreds of homes resulting in the displacement of thousands of people. Firefighters are tirelessly fighting for control and to contain this disaster whilst searching for missing people and the cause of the fire. Their rescue efforts are hampered by dangerous debris, secondary fires, smoke and time. To cover such a large area it would take the brave firefighters and volunteers too long to locate a potentially seriously injured person.  To combat this and increase their chances to save locate a survivor, firefighters and volunteers may use a thermal camera. A thermal...

Thermal Imaging Vs Night Vision   One of the most common questions we hear is “What’s the difference between Thermal Imaging and Night Vision?” While they seem quite similar is some ways, there are major differences that separate the two technology. These differences explain why thermal imaging is used in some industries for certain purposes while night vision is used for others.   Thermal Imaging Thermal Imaging are sensors that cant detect heat (thermal energy/infrared). In other words, thermal imaging detects radiation which is shown on a screen and the different colors on the screen represents how high or how...

Introduction A scarf is an essential accessory on a cold winter day to ward off the cold and to complement your fashion. It’s such a common item that we rarely ever think when the modern scarf was first used or invented. Although is it hard to accurately pinpoint and verify all the different claims, some of the following claims are when scarf was first documented to be used; beginning in the 9th century, a scarf was worn by the king of Assyrian as shown by a statue of him wearing one. Then in ancient Egypt, it was reported to have...

Thermal Imaging Camera Thermal imaging cameras were first developed and used in the 1950s. Back then, it was mainly used in law enforcement and military primarily to provide better visibility in places that are dark or places where air conditions are affected by various environmental factors. With the advancing technology, newer features have been developed and thermal imaging cameras are currently being used in many different fields.   How are they used? Thermal imaging cameras are composed of five different parts: amplifier, detector, optic system, display and signal processing. Thermal energy is light that is invisible to the naked eye....

Infrared Thermometer  What are they? Infrared thermometers or temperature guns takes the temperature of the object your gun is pointed at. They are often referred to as non-contact as you do not need to physically touch the object you are measuring. This is extremely useful for measuring the heat off dangerously hot objects like industry ovens or to check faulty electrical circuits. The use for them is wide and varied, from your common kitchen tool to industry heavy duties ones.  How do they work? The infrared thermometer works by sending out a red light (light) to the object that needs...