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thermal imaging

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noun

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

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Two fire engines went to the scene and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the house, using hose reel jets and thermal imaging equipment.

From BBC

Researchers also intend to study a nearby "anomaly" detected through thermal imaging.

From Science Daily

Fire experts note that, even if the state restricted mop-up in some way, firefighters did not have to leave; they could have patrolled the area longer, used thermal imaging technology and left hose lines out.

From Los Angeles Times

Drones were being used to acquire thermal imaging of the blaze and assist the emergency response, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

Fire officials also acknowledged to The Times that the department did not use thermal imaging technology to determine whether the earlier Lachman fire was extinguished.

From Los Angeles Times