thermal imaging

British  

noun

1. the use of heat-sensitive equipment to detect or provide images of people or things

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thermal imaging

Moores and a volunteer team from nearby University of Southampton have been flying drones fitted with thermal imaging cameras up and down the six-mile stretch of river where Samba is believed to be hiding out.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Meanwhile, thermal imaging equipment is carried by some teams and can be used to locate people "not directly in a rescuer's line of sight", says Selvakumaran.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

Using a combination of thermal imaging, behavioral monitoring, materials science techniques, and chemical analysis, the scientists examined the environments where queens are raised.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026

Booths of less well-known companies showcased the diverse range of drone technologies available, including "anti-jamming" devices, "sound recognition", "infrared thermal imaging" and "laser countermeasures".

From Barron's ● May 21, 2026

In addition, agents use a growing arsenal of technology: helicopters, night-vision goggles, thermal imaging that picks up body heat, and seismic sensors that detect footsteps along immigrant trails.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario