Understanding Thermal Imaging
What is a radiometric thermal camera?
A radiometric thermal camera measures the temperature of a surface by interpreting the intensity of an infrared signal reaching the camera. Non-radiometric thermal cameras which are captured by a non-radiometric system can only display temperature fields rather than the temperature value of individual pixels.
To produce our rapid 2D thermal maps, we use the non-radiometric system of the camera to give a coloured display of the hotspots rather than the temperature value. This allows for quicker processing time and the ability to export to different file types.
Hotspot detection
Drones equipped with thermal cameras have the ability to see and identify hotspots during and after a fire-related incident. Crews on the ground might not be able to see through the heavy smoke and may be directing their efforts in the wrong places. We work with you to help save time and resources by identifying these hotspots and their exact location with the help of our GPS and laser range finder systems.
For temperature field hotspot detection we use the radiometric system of the camera to give the exact temperature value allowing crews to focus on the areas of concern.
SAR
We can assist your Search and Rescue operation by supplying a live feed of the area of interest and allowing crews on the ground to gain a better understanding of the terrain. Once the area of interest has been identified, we can methodically start to map the area and display the images in real-time to create a cloud-based 3D map of the area. These techniques can also be used for pet or missing animal searches.