In other words, this means that the concept of thermal imaging has moved on from being a purely militaristic technology. In its infancy, its scope of use was not as diverse as it is today. Nowadays, professionals in different industries utilise this technology in a myriad of ways. But, the question remains, whether the average Australian requires a thermal camera on a smartphone. It might be worthwhile getting a smartphone with an infrared camera in case you want to:
- Perform a thermal inspection of your own home for spotting thermal bridges and insulation leaks
- Check for leaking pipes as moisture creates a temperature difference, whereby damp floors and walls can come up easily on thermal cameras
- Checking for the infestation of various kinds of pests as these infestations will have distinctive heat signatures
- Check for leaks in the tyres of your vehicles
- Locate various automotive problems such as friction heating in conveyor belts
- Spot signs of overheating in various electrical installations to prevent a failure or a breakdown
- Ensure that your compost and garbage heaps do not trigger fires by means of spontaneous combustion that decay and oxidation can typically combine to produce
- Detect moisture stress in your orchards or fields when your plants need water – the signs will often show up on thermal images long before they become apparent to the naked eye
- Find missing cats or dogs in the neighbourhood
- Locate elusive birds that you cannot see but only hear because these birds camouflage themselves well
- Spot passengers at airports with various illnesses and ailments to prevent contracting the infection