All articles tagged with #thermal imaging
A Golden Retriever mix named Abbie, who ran over 25 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike, was successfully located and rescued using drone thermal imaging by the USAR Drone Team, with assistance from local authorities, after escaping from a shelter transport.
Researchers have developed HADAR, a night vision technology that uses heat-assisted detection and ranging to enable machines to see in total darkness with detail comparable to daylight, potentially revolutionizing autonomous vehicles, drones, and robots by providing reliable perception in low-light conditions.
Researchers used a new thermal imaging technique to read charred papyrus scrolls from Vesuvius's eruption, revealing new details about Zeno of Citium, the founder of Stoicism, including his life, teachings, and controversial ideas on social practices, thereby enhancing our understanding of ancient Greek philosophy.
Los Angeles firefighters did not use thermal imaging technology to detect underground embers after a small fire on Jan. 1 in Pacific Palisades, which later rekindled into a devastating wildfire. Experts criticize this decision, highlighting that thermal imaging could have prevented the fire's resurgence. The incident has prompted reviews of firefighting protocols and deployment strategies, emphasizing the importance of technology and staffing in wildfire prevention and control.
A study found that the chaotic sounds of a baby's cry, especially those signaling pain, can cause adults' faces to heat up due to an automatic nervous system response, indicating heightened attention and emotional reaction to distress signals.
Apple's upcoming September 9 event is expected to unveil a thinner iPhone 17, possibly called 'iPhone Air,' along with new Apple Watch Series 11 and AirPods Pro 3. Clues in the event teaser, such as the thermal imaging-inspired logo colors and interactive easter egg on Apple.com, suggest new features related to temperature or heat management. The event promises significant updates to Apple's product lineup, with hints pointing to innovative design and technology enhancements.
Researchers in Russia have developed a compact, dual-sensor thermal imager that monitors blood flow during tumor surgeries, offering real-time, high-resolution temperature mapping to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes, with potential for widespread adoption in hospitals.
A multi-institutional research team, led by the University of Washington, has developed ultra-thin meta-optics for broadband thermal imaging, addressing the need for lighter and thinner imaging systems with uncompromising image quality. Leveraging a new design framework called "MTF-engineering," which incorporates artificial intelligence and a figure of merit, the team demonstrated thermal imaging with meta-optics in both laboratory and real-world settings. The research represents a significant step toward achieving imaging quality comparable to commercial refractive lens systems, and the team has made their framework available for use in designing meta-optics.
A missing five-year-old girl with autism was found standing ankle-deep in a swamp in Florida after police used thermal imaging cameras to locate her. The child, reported missing from her home in Tampa, was found unharmed and returned to her family within an hour of the search. Body camera footage showed the moment deputies discovered the child in a wooded area, and one rescuer coaxed her out of the water, leading to a hopeful reunion.
SatVu's HotSat-1 satellite, known as the "world's thermometer," has captured the first images of heat variations across Earth. The thermal imaging satellite, launched in June, aims to provide valuable insights into economic activity and energy efficiency. It monitors infrared to understand heat production and offers a resolution of 10 meters, allowing for detailed temperature differences in cities like Las Vegas and Chicago. The high-resolution images could aid firefighters in monitoring wildfires and help city planners make infrastructure more energy-efficient. SatVu plans to launch eight satellites in total.
The HOTSAT-1 satellite, developed and operated by SatVu, has captured the first images revealing temperature differences on Earth's surface in unprecedented detail. With a resolution of 33 feet (10 meters), the satellite's camera can even capture short video sequences. The high-resolution thermal imaging provided by HOTSAT-1 could aid firefighters in monitoring wildfires and help city planners understand how heat escapes from buildings, pipelines, and factories, enabling them to make future infrastructure more energy efficient. This new capability could contribute to the fight against climate change. SatVu plans to launch additional satellites to monitor temperature changes on Earth's surface in even greater detail.
Apple released the iOS 17.0.3 update to address overheating issues with the iPhone 15. A thermal imaging test conducted by ZDNET showed that the update successfully resolved the cooling problems, with the iPhone 15 staying cool to the touch and reaching maximum temperatures of 93.8 degrees Fahrenheit. The update did not affect the performance of the iPhone 15's powerful processor, and both the titanium build models also provided a cooler experience after the upgrade. The cause of the overheating issue and its pervasiveness remain unclear.
Thermal imaging has confirmed the iPhone 15 overheating problem, with temperatures reaching as high as 107.1 degrees Fahrenheit during fast charging. Apple released a software fix in iOS 17.0.3, which resolved the issue and improved heat dissipation. Thermal images taken before and after the update showed a significant decrease in temperatures, with the iPhone 15 Pro models staying between the high 80s and low 90s degrees Fahrenheit during fast charging.
Danelo Cavalcante, a Pennsylvania prison escapee, was captured after two weeks on the run thanks to a thermal imaging camera on a DEA plane. The video released by the DEA shows Cavalcante's body heat being detected near Prizer Road and Route 100. Despite attempting to flee with a stolen rifle, he was subdued by a K-9 named Yoda and is now being held at a maximum-security prison. Cavalcante had been convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend in 2021.
The Loch Ness Centre in Scotland is organizing the largest search for the Loch Ness Monster since the 1970s, calling for volunteers and "budding monster hunters" to join in. Using modern technology such as drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras and hydrophones to detect acoustic signals, the search aims to explore the waters of Loch Ness in a way that has never been done before. The Loch Ness Centre hopes to inspire a new generation of Loch Ness enthusiasts and contribute to the enduring mystery surrounding the mythical creature.