Thermal cameras are perfect for certain applications. Experts describe these applications and discuss the criteria to use to choose the right camera for a specific installation.
When we think of applications for thermal cameras, the first one that is likely to come to mind is their ability to detect intruders in the dark.
Mike Chaffee, national thermal sales director for the Goleta, Calif.-based security division of manufacturer FLIR Systems Inc., notes for example, that thermal cameras are often used to protect utility company facilities, offering an alternative to installing bright lighting, which can cost twice as much as thermal cameras.