How Infrared
Thermography
Works
Thermography enables us to see and measure heat.
All materials on earth emit heat energy in the infrared portion of
the spectrum. Unfortunately, the unaided human eye cannot see in the
infrared. Thermographic, or simply thermal, images allow the user to
see thermally, revealing anomalies that in turn identify problems in
buildings and their component electrical, mechanical, plumbing and
waterproofing systems. Today’s lightweight and rugged infrared cameras
cannot only see in real-time, but can also record infrared images
and measure the temperatures of target objects quite accurately—to
within 1/10 of a Fahrenheit degree or better. Points of possible
concern show up clearly as hot or cold in relation to their
surroundings. Recorded thermal images can be easily inserted into
reports and e-mailed, greatly facilitating communications among
trades, attorneys and other professionals and also serving as
invaluable, rational, evidentiary data in cases involving
controversy.
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