5 Benefits of Thermal Imaging Cameras

Thermal cameras let people see what their eyes can’t: invisible heat radiation emitted by all objects regardless of lighting conditions.

5 Benefits of Thermal Imaging Cameras

Some of the greatest benefits of thermal imaging come in the domain of security. Security cameras have become a staple of protection for many (if not all) major businesses across the country, and in such a landscape, the need to produce quality images is critical to provide constant protection against potential intruders.

1. Low-Light Scenarios

When cameras are monitoring the perimeter of a building, they often must deal with low light scenarios (for example, during nighttime hours). This is an area in which thermal imaging cameras can truly shine.

2. Immune to Visual limitations

Visible cameras, much like our eyes, often have trouble seeing through naturally occurring visual obscurants that block reflected light. However, because thermal radiation passes through these visual barriers, thermal cameras can see what going on where visible cameras cannot.

3. Camouflaging Foliage

Regular cameras that capture only visible light can be fooled, in some cases, by visual camouflage, or in situations where similar colors or patterns blend together. This can make objects or people that need to be detected unobservable.

4. Fewer False Alarms

Thermal imaging cameras often prove cost-effective in a business protection scenario, because they help reduce the number of false alarms. This is accomplished using advanced analytics software that can perform at its highest caliber with the high contrast images and video that thermal provides.

5. Higher Return on Investment

Thermal Imaging cameras are a very affordable option for many businesses that want to ensure they have the best security and protection solution on the market today. The total cost of ownership of a security system with thermal imaging cameras is, in general, much lower than a CCTV security system. For example, due to their incredible range performance, fewer thermal imaging cameras are required on projects than would be needed with the use of visible cameras. Additionally, most cameras cannot see beyond 200 meters at night and require supplementary lighting, which can be very costly in itself to install and maintain.

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One response to “5 Benefits of Thermal Imaging Cameras”

  1. Dino Violante says:

    I appreciate it when you said that thermal imaging cameras are more effective in business protection because it uses advanced analytic software and provides high contrast images. Considering that my boss wants the place to be completely safe, I think we need to consider this one. He did mention wanting a surveillance camera. This will be the perfect surveillance camera.

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