Thermal Imager
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Thermal Imager
The Many Applications Of Thermal Imaging Cameras
The thermal imager has become the fire fighters' important tool in carrying out their mission. Thermal imaging cameras are specialized cameras that involve conversion of infrared radiation into a visible image. This mechanism allows a user to see clearly even with the presence of smoke and other visual disturbances. They have been produced using heat and water resistant casings and are made really tough to weather potential dangers of fireground operations. It is for these reasons that they are very useful in firefighting. But aside from this, the thermal imaging cameras have many other uses. There are other various applications for which they play a vital role. Among these are law enforcement and military operations, maintenance of residential and commercial buildings and detection of human body anomalies.
Law enforcement agencies make use of these thermal imagers to search for concealed objects that are crucial to their investigation. Thermal imaging cameras can help them find hidden evidence like a dead body or a secret lab that produces illegal drugs. Example of military operation that makes use of this equipment is monitoring areas known to hold terrorists. One of the best types of a thermal imager is the Flir infrared camera. This can literally penetrate through barriers and unfavorable conditions to provide a clear view of whatever needs to be seen. This type of camera can also have practical uses in maintaining buildings whether residential or commercial. They help protect a structure by detecting build up of moisture or mold growth in the wall, leakages and termites. With the use of the Flir infrared camera, we can reinforce our efforts to make sure that we maintain the functional integrity of our homes and business establishments.
The field of medicine is also benefiting from the use of a thermal imager. The Flir infrared camera can be used in clinical, veterinarian and research medicine. Thermal imaging cameras generate images using thermal data in real time. These cameras can be used to identify the source of infection, which makes a person ill and feverish. Veterinarians can also make use of a Flir infrared camera to detect swine influenza and other viral diseases. The animal's body creates heat for its survival. This heat generation can fluctuate depending on the animal's blood flow, which can be affected by the condition of the body. If an animal is suffering from injury, there is a need for more blood to facilitate repair. This can alter the normal heat generated by the animal, thus allowing a thermal imager to determine any anomaly in the animal's body. Surveying wildlife populations can also be done through thermal imaging cameras. This is normally done using an aircraft where this equipment has been installed.
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What equipment do FO's/FOO's/FISTers commonly use and how is such a team structured?
I'm an artillery observer in the Swiss Armed Forces and was wondering what special equipment other Armies use...
If we deploy "fixed" (i.e. digging holes or hiding in buildings) we're equipped with a laser range finder, thermal imager and GPS that we attach to an electronic goniometer that computes target coordinates. These are then sent to a C4ISTAR system (touchscreen computer), which in turn sends all the data via radio to the FDC. Should we ever be deployed on foot, the computer and goniometer stay behind and the target is transmitted manually by radio.
Our squads are made up out of 3 privates: driver, radio operator and surveyor/technician plus a (second-)lieutenant: the forward observing officer.
Where can you make out any differences?
I was a FO Officer for a light infantry battalion. It sounds about the same. For a Infantry or Tank Company you have a Lieutenant and Staff Sergeant along with their Radio Operator at the Company HQs and a FO team consisting of a Corporal or Sergeant and a Private with each rifle platoon. Gear sounds about exactly the same.
Long Range Thermal Imaging
