The second suspect of the Boston Marathon bombing, 19-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was captured in a thermal imaging camera that was mounted on a police helicopter. Bombing suspect captured hiding in a boat with a thermal imaging camera Source: Dailymail . The infrared camera picked up the suspect’s heat signature which provided the police with key [...]
A group of 16 students from two universities planned to apply the techniques of thermal imaging in the development of a solar car for participating in the World Solar Challenge in Australia. This test was intended to confirm that specifications set in the regulations have been met. Source: Ferret . The brake of the solar [...]
Thermal imaging also known as infrared thermography is the process of using a thermal imager to detect infrared or heat radiation that is emitted by an object. Inspecting mechanical equipment with infrared thermography covers a wide variety of systems. From motors, rotating equipment, steam traps, refractory and tank levels inspections are often needed to detect [...]
Flir i5 is compact and handy with a rugged design. It is built to withstand a 2 meter drop and watersplash proof with an IP43 rate. This thermal imager is light and can be held with just one hand. It is a unique tool for carrying out any safety inspection. This camera can be used as [...]
Thermal imagers have always been used by the military until in recent years it was introduced in commercial and industrial applications. The technology has become very useful in the face of identifying hidden faults with electrical and mechanical problems. Issues with electrical connections, wiring or other system components are clearly highlighted as “hot spots” with [...]
Flir i5 is one of Flir’s most affordable thermal imaging cameras. Flir is also the best value out there. This thermal imaging camera is precise, fast and can cover a wide range of measurements. Flir i5 has an advantage over temperature guns, which can only scan and detect faults in a small area. This thermal [...]
HVAC professionals, electrical contractors, insulation contractors, energy auditors, predictive maintenance specialists, building inspectors and many more can use Flir i5 for fast and accurate thermal imaging. Flir i5 protects the safety of its users. With this device you can stay safely away from energized equipment or hazardous situations and still get details of changes in [...]
