The applications of thermal imaging are numerous, from medical to military to maintenance. Many electrical services companies are investing more into the technology. The plethora of industries that utilise thermographic technology all share a common goal when it comes to the technology, and that is advancement. With so many industries pouring money into research of thermography (including the funding monster that is the military machine), it’s no wonder it could very well be the best security option your business has.
Why thermal imaging?
It’s a reasonable question to ask, and indeed why not just use a regular security camera and motion-sensitive lights? Here’s why: Thermal imaging was developed over sixty years ago by the military as a top secret spying device. The reason that it was developed was because it had the ability to find things that the naked eye (and indeed naked camera lens) could not pick up. Since those days the technology has steadily been developed to the point where no state-of-the-art security system can be complete without it. Thermal imaging can even pick up slight variations in body temperature. For this reason it was used at airports during the outbreak of H1N1 (Swine Flu) to catch potential carriers of the virus. It can detect hidden objects that remain cold against the warmth of the carriers body. For example, because knives and guns are cold, a silhouette will show up, even if tucked under clothes, allowing security staff to take action before the person even arrives in the building. Thermal imaging will work through haze, dust, smoke and even fog. Cameras can be fooled, thermal imaging detectors cannot.
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The first step is to consider your needs. Are you after indoor and outdoor detectors? What range do you need? Will you be recording or will there be security staff monitoring the live feed? Thermal imaging cameras are available in many different shapes and sizes. Small domes can be used for indoor security, and there are hidden and obvious options for outside. Talk to an electrician about thermal camera options for your security needs.
Using it in conjunction with other devices.
You may wish to use thermal cameras in conjunction with other security devices. If your system includes cameras already you may want to replace them with thermal imaging entirely as it can be used throughout the day. However it will not give you an accurate picture of an intruder’s facial features for future identification. Electrical Problems Car Thermal imaging reduces the need for security lights, yet often a light will deter a potential criminal. It is important to have a mix of the all-seeing eye and effective deterrents. Talk to an electrical services company or thermal camera installer for more details on how best to construct your security system.
