{"id":6279,"date":"2020-06-17T07:09:37","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T14:09:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ccssouthwest.com\/?p=6279"},"modified":"2022-04-06T08:37:18","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T15:37:18","slug":"expert-advice-for-selecting-thermal-imaging-technology-solutions-for-office-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccssouthwest.com\/expert-advice-for-selecting-thermal-imaging-technology-solutions-for-office-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Advice for Selecting Thermal Imaging Technology Solutions for Office Spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the world returns to work, organizations are taking extra precautions to keep you safe. Between increased sanitation and improved technology, we are all doing our part to contribute to the prevention of COVID &#8211; 19. CCS Southwest is partnering with brands to provide cutting edge <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ccssouthwest.com\/av-integration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thermal imaging technology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the markets we serve. Soon, this critical technology will be in most public spaces where many people gather. With over 2 million confirmed cases in the U.S., there is a sense of urgency in using infrared imaging technology. By allowing for early detection and prevention, this technology can save lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is Thermal Imaging and Why Do We Need It<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infrared thermal imaging technology, also referred to as thermography, is the use of thermographic cameras to detect radiation and translate heat into visible light. These cameras are extremely sensitive to even the slightest difference in temperature and gather radiation from surrounding objects. The image that is produced is called a thermogram and analyzed through the process of thermography.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a number of uses for thermal imaging technology, including night vision. Here\u2019s how it is used in everyday life:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Plumbers <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Yes, plumbers use thermal imaging technology to detect leaks through pipes and walls. It is ideal for use on objects that may be out of reach or pose a significant safety risk to a worker.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Construction technicians<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Mechanical and building workers use thermal insulation imaging to find leaks and regulate temperature in buildings. It is also highly effective for analyzing building structures and faults. Heat loss in home structures like windows, doors, HVAC equipment are easily detected by thermal imaging.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6281\" src=\"https:\/\/ccssouthwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/construction-technicians.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccssouthwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/construction-technicians.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ccssouthwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/construction-technicians-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ccssouthwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/construction-technicians-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Pest and animal control <\/b>&#8211; Turns out that thermal imaging is highly effective at spotting pets and animals in dark places. It is great for finding termite activity and conducting wildlife surveys.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Navigation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Thermal imaging is used as an aid in GPS navigation by land and sea, especially during night time transport. You may have noticed the incorporation of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/ThermalImagingTech_TN_0305-508.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infrared thermal imaging technology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in cars to help alert drivers to animals or people at night.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Police and firefighters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This may seem obvious but thermal imaging helps with visibility through smoke and other concealed dangerous environments. Thermal cameras are also used for spot fires so quick intervention purposes. Having maximum visibility during a crime scene at night is very valuable for search and rescue missions. This technology is better than night vision since it doesn\u2019t require ambient lighting and is unaffected by bright lights.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Science research <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Thermal imaging provides incredibly accurate heat patterns. It&#8217;s also great for air conditioning installations, mold detection, and quality control.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Money<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This may not seem so obvious but you will be saving a lot of money by purchasing a thermal imaging technology. The amount of leaks, faults, and other potential high maintenance costs you will avoid makes thermal imaging a money saver.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Guide to Choosing the Thermal Imaging Technology That\u2019s Right for You<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now it&#8217;s time to choose the right thermal imaging device for you! There are many brands currently available on the market but they are not all appropriate for COVID &#8211; 19 screening. There are a few specifics you should consider when choosing one for quick temperature checks:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Thermal resolution &#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those cameras with high thermal resolution are better than those with less. This is determined by the number of pixels or spatial resolution a thermal camera has. The more pixels a camera has, the more accurate it is when measuring the skin surface.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Smart sensors &#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose cameras with smart sensors with the ability to conduct temperature measurement without the use of a black body. A black body refers to an object that absorbs all incoming light without reflecting any and can be in the form of additional hardware or equipment. Avoid the use of a black body because you can incur additional costs and it can result in accurate temperature readings.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Lenses &#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a camera with different lenses will provide the operating freedom to use the camera from various angles and distances.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Accuracy &#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want maximum accuracy in using your thermal camera. This translates to .03\u2103. Remember that other factors can affect the accuracy, including focus, distance, environment, and target emissivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Differentiation &#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your thermal camera should be able to differentiate between body temperature and other objects.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Skin areas &#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best thermal cameras can be used for different skin areas like the forehead or corner of an eye. You want the freedom to use the camera wherever you can find the closest temperature reading to the human body core temperature.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Extra features &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A thermal camera that has mask detection or provides demographic information is a plus. There are software applications available that are compatible with the thermal device of your choice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Benefits and Limitations of Thermal Imaging Technology for COVID &#8211; 19<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These devices contain thermal imaging technology that has been built specifically for COVID &#8211; 19 and is meant to be used in public spaces like businesses, hospitals, retail, and other public places. When used effectively, it is able to detect surface skin temperature but it does not definitively determine whether a person has COVID &#8211; 19. It&#8217;s also much faster than a typical thermometer used on the forehead or mouth. Thermometers also require a close distance, which is not necessary with infrared thermal imaging technology. Science has consistently demonstrated that these devices can be incredibly accurate and useful. These devices are most effective when all of the following are true:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used in the right environment and location<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">System is properly set up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Person being assessed is properly prepared<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person using the device is properly trained<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some limitations to thermal imaging. For those who are asymptomatic, no fever will be detected and multiple people can\u2019t be tested at the same time. They should not be used for\u00a0 \u201cmass fever screening\u201d in high traffic areas like airports, sporting events, or businesses. Since thermal imaging devices measure skin surface temperature, they should be adjusted to account for the lower temperatures found orally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6282\" src=\"https:\/\/ccssouthwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/benefits-and-limitations-of-thermal-imaging-technology-for-covid-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccssouthwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/benefits-and-limitations-of-thermal-imaging-technology-for-covid-19.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ccssouthwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/benefits-and-limitations-of-thermal-imaging-technology-for-covid-19-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ccssouthwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/benefits-and-limitations-of-thermal-imaging-technology-for-covid-19-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>Using the Thermal Imaging Technology<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are certain precautions that should be taken when using the device. While it is recommended to place the device close to entrances where people can be checked quickly, the following steps should be incorporated into\u00a0 preparing the area for the use of thermal imaging:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Room temperature should be between 68 &#8211; 76\u2103<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humidity should be between 10 &#8211; 50%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be aware of other objects that could affect temperature measurement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use in room without a draft, away from direct sunlight, and away from radiant heat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid bright lighting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid reflective surfaces like mirrors, glass, and metallic surfaces<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Talk to Our AV Consultants Today<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a good thermal imaging device? Check out our website for more information on the Tauri Temperature Check Tablets by Aurora that adds an additional layer of protection for your staff. This tablet provides alerts for high temperatures within one second!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, this device should not be used as the sole indicator of COVID &#8211; 19. It is strictly for detecting high body temperature with great accuracy. If a fever is detected, it should be followed up by a more diagnostic evaluation for additional symptoms if possible. For now, it is the most accurate option to address public health concerns in the most efficient way possible. Our seasoned consultants can help you choose the right infrared thermal imaging technology for you and your business. Give us a call and schedule a consultation today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the world returns to work, organizations are taking extra precautions to keep you safe. Between increased sanitation and improved technology, we are all doing our part to contribute to the prevention of COVID &#8211; 19. CCS Southwest is partnering with brands to provide cutting edge thermal imaging technology to the markets we serve. 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