Neat. Thanks for the pointer.
Looks like a handy gadget.
Do note though that the "temperature" depends on how it is interpreting what it senses. In particular, it is probably assuming a grey-body type emission curve and that it doesn't have unusual "emissivity" characteristics.
In general, emissivity is a function of temperature, material, surface roughness, etc., etc.
The camera is great for estimates of temperature differences.
8-14 µm wavelength band is probably appropriate for many materials at reasonable temperatures. But beware of reflections and remember that glass doesn't pass IR.
Good luck!
Cheers,
Scott.
Do note though that the "temperature" depends on how it is interpreting what it senses. In particular, it is probably assuming a grey-body type emission curve and that it doesn't have unusual "emissivity" characteristics.
In general, emissivity is a function of temperature, material, surface roughness, etc., etc.
The camera is great for estimates of temperature differences.
8-14 µm wavelength band is probably appropriate for many materials at reasonable temperatures. But beware of reflections and remember that glass doesn't pass IR.
Good luck!
Cheers,
Scott.