heat camera
[/hiːt ˈkæmərə/]
nounpl: heat cameras
câmera térmica
1. A device that detects infrared radiation emitted by objects and converts it into a visible image, allowing visualization of temperature differences
The firefighters used a heat camera to locate survivors in the smoke-filled building.
Os bombeiros usaram uma câmera térmica para localizar sobreviventes no edifício cheio de fumaça.
2. A thermal imaging camera used for inspecting electrical systems, building insulation, or detecting heat loss
The technician used a heat camera to identify the faulty wiring in the panel.
O técnico usou uma câmera térmica para identificar a fiação com defeito no painel.
3. Infrared camera technology used in security, surveillance, and night vision applications
The security system installed heat cameras around the perimeter for 24-hour monitoring.
O sistema de segurança instalou câmeras térmicas ao redor do perímetro para monitoramento 24 horas.
Heat cameras have become increasingly important in Brazil and the USA for building inspections, firefighting operations, and industrial maintenance. In Brazil, thermal imaging technology is widely used in energy audits to identify heat loss in residential and commercial buildings, which is crucial in tropical climates. In the USA, heat cameras are standard equipment for first responders and energy efficiency consultants.
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