{"id":8216,"date":"2020-06-26T16:35:37","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T16:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.piczasso.com\/?p=8216"},"modified":"2020-06-26T16:35:37","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T16:35:37","slug":"thermal-scanner-and-its-uses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.piczasso.com\/thermal-scanner-and-its-uses\/","title":{"rendered":"Thermal scanner and it\u2019s uses"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thermal scanners are those devices which translate the thermal energy into a visible light source. This way, you will be able to analyse an object r a scene. The image produced by these scanners are known as thermograms, and the process of analysing these images is known as thermography.<\/p>\n

How do thermal scanners work?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The light which we see around us every day is just one part of the electromagnetic spectrum. On the other hand, the infrared radiation and the electromagnetic spectrum, take up the more significant percentage of the range. To understand and get the idea of the more substantial part of the spectrum, we have to use devices that allow us to look at them. This is where the\u00a0thermal scanner<\/a> comes in. After absorbing the light, the objects reflect it and transmit the energy at different levels. The thermal scanner will detect the energy and give us a clear picture.<\/p>\n

Now let\u2019s take a look at their applications<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Controlling of disease: –<\/strong> these thermal scanners can quickly check all the incoming passengers at railway stations, malls, airports, metro stations, etc. for the elevated temperature. Thermal scanners are perfect for detecting fevers, especially during pandemics like COVID-!9, bird flu, SARS, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Detecting gas leakage: –<\/strong> some of the thermal scanners can detect gases and other stuff near the industrial areas and pipelines.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Surveillance: –<\/strong> thermal scanners are also used by the police and armed forces to track submarines, humans, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Fighting fires: –<\/strong> these thermal scanners can quickly check and identify the area which has caught fire, or if something is about to reignite.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Marine navigation: –<\/strong> as stated earlier, these scanners can easily detect any other vessel, ships, boats, submarines, etc. during the nights. The reason behind this is that the engines, as well as the body of the vessel, release a lot of heat in contrast to the water.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Search and rescue operations: –<\/strong> since human bodies radiate heat, it is effortless to search them in dark rooms, or rooms which are either filled with smog or smoke with the help of the thermal scanner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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For preventing road accidents: –<\/strong> thermal scanners allows the people to drive on the road to see animals or humans who aren\u2019t visible to the naked eye even with headlights or street lights. These scanners are appreciated because they don\u2019t need any visible light for operation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Preventive maintenance: –<\/strong> the thermal scanners are used to perform all sorts of safety checks that help reduce the fires as well as premature product failure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Counter \u2013 surveillance: –<\/strong> these thermal scanners can also detect surveillance equipment like the hidden cameras, listening devices, etc. since these devices emit heat, which can be trapped easily by these scanners.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Pests:-<\/strong> the thermal scanners can easily find those hidden pesky pests like rats, lizards, etc. on your roof or cupboard.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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