Infrapunakameraa

Infrapunakameraa, also known as a thermal imaging camera or infrared camera, is a device that detects and visualizes infrared radiation, which is emitted by all objects with a temperature above absolute zero. Unlike visible light cameras that capture photons in the visible spectrum, infrapunakameraa operates in the infrared spectrum, allowing it to "see" heat.

The core component of an infrapunakameraa is a microbolometer array, which is a grid of tiny thermal sensors. When infrared radiation strikes these sensors, it causes a change in their electrical resistance. This change is then processed by the camera's electronics and translated into a visible image, typically displayed in shades of gray or false colors, where different colors represent different temperature ranges. Warmer areas usually appear as brighter or specific colored hues, while cooler areas appear darker or different colored hues.

Infrapunakameraa have a wide range of applications. In industry, they are used for predictive maintenance, identifying overheating components in electrical systems or machinery before they fail. They are also employed in building inspections to detect insulation deficiencies, air leaks, and moisture problems. In firefighting, infrapunakameraa help locate people in smoke-filled environments and assess fire intensity. Medical applications include diagnosing circulatory problems and identifying inflammation. Security and surveillance also benefit from thermal imaging, as it can detect hidden individuals or animals in complete darkness. Furthermore, in scientific research, they are used for various temperature measurement and monitoring tasks.