DELTA Episode 8 – Thermal Thoughts for Public Safety Operators (part 2)

Episode 8 – Thermal Thoughts for Public Safety Operators (part 2)

Episode 8 – Thermal Thoughts for Public Safety Operators (part 2)

When flying a thermal drone how hot or cold it feels to you can be misleading for how objects will look on a thermal camera. In this episode learn about the differences between heat and temperature, and how emissivity is a measure of absorbing and releasing thermal energy. You'll also learn about apparent temperature and how weather conditions can impact how thermal images will look throughout the day and night. You can also learn more about emissivity in this tech note (https://www.flir.com/discover/suas/radiometric-temperature-measurements-for-suas).


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