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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
infrared visionthermographic visionheat-sensing visionnight vision thermalthermal imaging
Antonyms / Antônimos
visible light visionstandard vision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
visão térmica
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
visão térmica / visão de calor
Both terms used interchangeably
São Paulo
visão térmica
Preferred in technical and industrial contexts
Portugal
visão térmica / visão infravermelha
Infravermelha also commonly used in Portugal

Related Words

infraredthermographyheat signaturenight visionthermal camerathermal imaginginfrared sensor

Related Idioms & Phrases

see through the darkness with thermal vision
detect heat signatures
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