Infrapunatermograafia

Infrapunatermograafia, also known as thermal imaging or thermography, is a non-contact diagnostic technique that visualizes the infrared radiation emitted by an object. All objects with a temperature above absolute zero emit infrared radiation, and the intensity of this radiation is proportional to the object's temperature. A thermal camera, equipped with a special lens and detector, captures this radiation and converts it into a visible image called a thermogram.

The thermogram displays temperature variations as different colors. Typically, warmer areas appear as red or yellow, while cooler areas are depicted in blue or purple. This allows for the identification of temperature anomalies that may indicate underlying issues.

In various fields, infrapunatermograafia has found widespread applications. In medicine, it is used to detect inflammation, poor circulation, and other physiological changes associated with diseases such as breast cancer or arthritis. In building diagnostics, it helps identify areas of heat loss or gain, moisture intrusion, and insulation defects, contributing to energy efficiency improvements. The industrial sector utilizes thermography for predictive maintenance, spotting overheating components in machinery or electrical systems before they fail. It is also employed in research and development, security, and even in wildlife monitoring. The ability to see heat patterns makes infrapunatermograafia a valuable tool for a diverse range of assessments and inspections.