Thermal Imaging of a Pet During a Heat Loss Survey, Lewisham
Thermal image capturing a pet's heat signature during a residential building performance survey.
A thermal image capturing the bright heat signature of a small pet standing against the cooler background of a room. The animal appears brightly coloured in yellow and white, indicating its warm body temperature in stark contrast to the surrounding environment.
Technical insight
Thermal imaging cameras detect infrared radiation, translating surface temperatures into a visual colour spectrum. In residential surveys, they are typically used to identify missing insulation, thermal bridging, and air leakage. Occasionally, the camera captures the body heat of household pets or occupants, which appear brightly coloured (white/yellow) on the screen due to their high surface temperatures compared to the cooler ambient room surfaces (purple/dark). While not a building defect, capturing a pet's thermal signature effectively demonstrates the camera's sensitivity to temperature variations within the indoor environment.
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