heat imaging
[/hiːt ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ/]
noun
imageamento térmico
1. A technology that detects and visualizes infrared radiation emitted by objects to create thermal images, used for detecting heat patterns and temperature variations
The firefighters used heat imaging to locate the victims in the smoke-filled building.
Os bombeiros usaram imageamento térmico para localizar as vítimas no edifício cheio de fumaça.
2. The process of capturing and analyzing thermal information for diagnostic, surveillance, or inspection purposes
Heat imaging technology is essential in medical diagnostics for detecting inflammation and circulatory problems.
A tecnologia de imageamento térmico é essencial em diagnósticos médicos para detectar inflamação e problemas circulatórios.
Heat imaging technology has become increasingly prevalent in both USA and Brazil for security, medical, and industrial applications. In Brazil, the term 'imageamento térmico' is the preferred technical translation, while 'termografia' is used in medical and scientific contexts. The technology gained wider public awareness during COVID-19 pandemic for fever screening at airports and public spaces.
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