Which is better thermal or infrared?

Engineer Manager Name: Jacky

Thermal and infrared imaging are often used interchangeably, but there are some differences between the two:

1.Thermal Imaging: Thermal imaging detects the heat emitted by objects and creates an image based on the temperature differences. It is useful for detecting living beings, machinery, and hotspots in complete darkness or through environmental obscurants. Thermal imagers can work well in various conditions, including day and night.

2.Infrared Imaging: Infrared imaging refers to a broader range of technologies that detect infrared radiation. This can include thermal imaging, as well as near-infrared and far-infrared imaging technologies. Infrared imaging can be used to capture images beyond the visible spectrum and has various applications, from night vision cameras to medical imaging.

In practical terms, when people refer to thermal imaging, they are often talking about detecting heat signatures, especially in the context of night vision or spotting living things in the dark. So, in many cases, thermal imaging is the preferred choice for tasks like night vision applications.

Engineer Manager Name: Jacky