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What is Infrared Thermal Imaging
Infrared Thermal Imaging (IRTI) is a type of infrared imaging
science. Thermographic cameras detect radiation in the infrared
range of the electromagnetic spectrum (roughly 800–14,000
nanometers or 0.8–14 µm) and produce images of that radiation.
Since infrared radiation is emitted by all objects based on their
temperatures, according to the black body radiation law,
thermography makes it possible to "see" one's environment with or
without visible illumination. The amount of radiation emitted by an
object increases with temperature, therefore thermography allows
one to see variations in temperature (hence the name). When
viewed by thermographic camera, warm objects stand out well
against cooler backgrounds.
Thermal imaging uses infrared technology to detect very small
differences in temperature. Every material has a unique thermal
signature. When moisture, heat, or cold are introduced into the
structure the thermal signature changes. With the help of this
incredible camera we can see many things that simply are not
detectable to the naked eye.
Images from actual Basic Thermal Scan inspections.
science. Thermographic cameras detect radiation in the infrared
range of the electromagnetic spectrum (roughly 800–14,000
nanometers or 0.8–14 µm) and produce images of that radiation.
Since infrared radiation is emitted by all objects based on their
temperatures, according to the black body radiation law,
thermography makes it possible to "see" one's environment with or
without visible illumination. The amount of radiation emitted by an
object increases with temperature, therefore thermography allows
one to see variations in temperature (hence the name). When
viewed by thermographic camera, warm objects stand out well
against cooler backgrounds.
Thermal imaging uses infrared technology to detect very small
differences in temperature. Every material has a unique thermal
signature. When moisture, heat, or cold are introduced into the
structure the thermal signature changes. With the help of this
incredible camera we can see many things that simply are not
detectable to the naked eye.
Images from actual Basic Thermal Scan inspections.
MOISTURE METER - The infrared thermal imaging camera is NOT
a moisture measuring device.
X-RAY VISION - The infrared thermal imaging camera is NOT an
X-ray device. It measured heat differentials and cannot see through
objects like an X-Ray machine.
SILVER BULLET - The infrared thermal imaging camera does
NOT completely remove the risks of concealed damage, but it
GREATLY increases the thoroughness of your home inspection
a moisture measuring device.
X-RAY VISION - The infrared thermal imaging camera is NOT an
X-ray device. It measured heat differentials and cannot see through
objects like an X-Ray machine.
SILVER BULLET - The infrared thermal imaging camera does
NOT completely remove the risks of concealed damage, but it
GREATLY increases the thoroughness of your home inspection
What Thermal Image Scanning is not
Home inspectors without the IR Camera rely on their trained eye to
detect many of the problems that typically exist in buildings. But even
the most highly trained inspector can benefit from the power of a
thermal imaging camera, because it can detect what no eye can
see-minor variations in temperature that can signal electrical or
moisture problems. For example, infrared cameras can detect
moisture accumulating out of sight in a roofing system, electrical
components that are overheating, and many other unseen or hidden
problems.
detect many of the problems that typically exist in buildings. But even
the most highly trained inspector can benefit from the power of a
thermal imaging camera, because it can detect what no eye can
see-minor variations in temperature that can signal electrical or
moisture problems. For example, infrared cameras can detect
moisture accumulating out of sight in a roofing system, electrical
components that are overheating, and many other unseen or hidden
problems.
Does your Home Inspector have a Thermal Imaging camera
| Bell Inspection Service includes a Basic Thermal Scan with every Home Inspection. |
| Thermal Infrared Imaging |
| Seeing Beyond the Human Eye |