thermal vision
[/ˈθɜːrməl ˈvɪʒən/]
noun
visão térmica
1. Technology that detects infrared radiation emitted by objects to create images based on heat differences, allowing visibility in darkness or through obscuring conditions
The security guard used thermal vision to detect intruders in the dark warehouse.
O guarda de segurança usou visão térmica para detectar intrusos no armazém escuro.
2. The ability or capability to see heat signatures and temperature variations in an environment
Modern military equipment often includes thermal vision for night operations.
Equipamentos militares modernos frequentemente incluem visão térmica para operações noturnas.
Thermal vision technology is increasingly prevalent in Brazil and the USA in military, law enforcement, and industrial applications. In Brazil, the term 'visão térmica' is becoming more common in security and technology sectors. In the USA, thermal vision is extensively used by military, firefighting, and search-and-rescue operations.
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