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Article: How to Select IR Imagers.(infrared imaging equipment)(Brief Article)
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- R & D
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- June 1, 2001
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Infared (IR) Energy: Part of a complete range of radiation called the electromagnetic spectrum. IR radiation lies between the visible and microwave portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. IR waves have wavelengths longer than visible and shorter than microwaves.
IR cameras have been used to measure temperature, monitor thermal performance, and identify heat-related problems for more than 30 years. Recent innovations in thermal imaging, particularly detector technology and software development, deliver powerful and cost-effective thermal analysis solutions to R&D professionals. Today, IR--or thermographic--cameras are smaller, more accurate, and more versatile ...