thermal camera
[/ˈθɜːrməl ˈkæmərə/]
nounfemininepl: thermal cameras / câmeras térmicas
câmera térmica
1. A device that detects infrared radiation and converts it into a visible image to display temperature variations in objects and environments
The firefighter used a thermal camera to locate survivors in the smoke-filled building.
O bombeiro usou uma câmera térmica para localizar sobreviventes no edifício cheio de fumaça.
2. Imaging equipment used for non-contact temperature measurement and visualization of heat distribution
Engineers inspected the electrical panel with a thermal camera to detect overheating components.
Os engenheiros inspecionaram o painel elétrico com uma câmera térmica para detectar componentes superaquecidos.
3. Security and surveillance equipment that captures images based on heat signatures rather than visible light
The security system includes thermal cameras for night vision monitoring.
O sistema de segurança inclui câmeras térmicas para monitoramento de visão noturna.
Thermal cameras have become increasingly important in Brazil for industrial maintenance, electrical inspections, and building diagnostics, particularly in São Paulo's manufacturing sector. In the USA, they're widely used in firefighting, law enforcement, and search-and-rescue operations. The technology is becoming more accessible and affordable, leading to increased adoption in both countries for HVAC system analysis and preventive maintenance.
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