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I am interested to know how does thermal night vision works. Can anyone explain that to me, I would be thankful. I want to see the physics perspective on this.
Lugonja said:I am interested to know how does thermal night vision works. Can anyone explain that to me, I would be thankful. I want to see the physics perspective on this.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_vision_deviceLugonja said:I am interested to know how does thermal night vision works. Can anyone explain that to me, I would be thankful. I want to see the physics perspective on this.
Fair enough. That's why it's a good habit when starting a thread in a discussion forum to post links to what you have been reading so far. That helps others to see what efforts you have been putting in, and what level your reading has be at so far.Lugonja said:First of all, when I research something I go to wikipedia first and read. If there I can't find what I'm interested in, then i go to forums. On wikipedia there is only a superficial article about thermal vision, nothing in detail.
Only the wikipedia article, or also the references it is based on?Lugonja said:First of all, when I research something I go to wikipedia first and read.
Then why don't you state what you can't find?Lugonja said:If there I can't find what I'm interested in, then i go to forums.
Thermal night vision is a technology that allows us to see objects in the dark by detecting their heat signatures. It works by using a special camera that detects infrared radiation emitted by objects and converts it into visible images.
Traditional night vision relies on amplifying existing light, such as moonlight or starlight, to produce an image. Thermal night vision, on the other hand, detects heat emitted by objects, making it effective even in complete darkness.
Thermal night vision is based on the principles of infrared radiation and thermal imaging. All objects emit infrared radiation, which can be detected by special sensors. The amount of radiation emitted is directly related to an object's temperature, allowing us to see differences in temperature as variations in color on a thermal image.
Thermal night vision has a wide range of applications, including military and law enforcement operations, surveillance, navigation, and firefighting. It is also used in wildlife observation and search and rescue missions.
While thermal night vision is highly effective in detecting heat signatures, it is not as detailed as traditional night vision in terms of image resolution. It also has a limited range and can be affected by environmental factors such as weather conditions and obstructions. Additionally, it is a relatively expensive technology compared to other night vision methods.