IPhone app measures 2700F temperatures

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The iPhone app "Thermal Light" claims to measure temperatures using black body radiation principles, but its actual functionality relies on analyzing image color rather than true thermal measurement. This discrepancy raises concerns about its reliability for serious applications in fields like forging or superheated ceramics. Despite claims of calibration against certified IR thermometers, users should approach this app with caution, as it may not provide accurate temperature readings.

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I don't know if this is the right place, but there is an iPhone app that uses black body radiation to measure temperature. Anyone who is into forging, or working with superheated ceramics would probably find this useful. It is called Thermal Light.

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imsmooth said:
I don't know if this is the right place, but there is an iPhone app that uses black body radiation to measure temperature.

According to the "support page" http://houseofficer.com/forgingtemperature/ it does NOT use black body radiation, it just measures the color of the image.

It might be a neat toy, but I think you would be a fool to use it for anything serious, even if http://appshopper.com/utilities/thermal-light claims it "has been calibrated against a certified IR thermometer."
 

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