termokamera

A termokamera, also known as a thermal camera or infrared camera, is a device that detects and visualizes infrared radiation emitted by objects. This radiation is invisible to the human eye and corresponds to the heat signature of an object. The camera converts this infrared energy into a visible image, typically displayed in a spectrum of colors where different colors represent different temperature ranges.

The core component of a termokamera is a microbolometer or a similar infrared sensor. When infrared radiation strikes this sensor, it causes a change in electrical resistance, which is then processed by the camera's electronics to create the thermal image. Higher temperatures are usually represented by warmer colors (like red, orange, or yellow), while lower temperatures are shown with cooler colors (like blue, green, or purple).

Termokameror find application in a wide variety of fields. In building inspections, they can identify areas of heat loss or gain, moisture intrusion, and electrical problems. For industrial maintenance, they are used to detect overheating components in machinery, electrical systems, and pipelines. In security and surveillance, they can detect people or animals in complete darkness or through smoke. They are also used in fields like medicine for diagnosing certain conditions, in firefighting to locate victims and assess fire spread, and in scientific research for studying temperature distributions. The ability to "see" heat without direct light makes them a valuable tool for non-contact temperature measurement and inspection.