Ther­mo­graphic Biologic and Geologic Studies

Environmental conditions today often tend towards extremes. Many areas are very humid and wet, while others are predominantly dry. Particularly in the second case, cultivating raw materials such as grain, beet or maize is a challenge. A challenge that KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA is facing. As part of its plant research, the company uses the VarioCAM® HD head 900 infrared camera from InfraTec to analyse the behaviour of plants during drought stress and pest infestation.

Wildfires are a permanent threat for several regions around the world – and the global climate change is adding to the number and severity of these events. Fighting them is a huge challenge, strong winds, heat and inaccessibility make it even more difficult and dangerous for those who risk their life to protect others. One approach to tackle wildfires is the usage of airborne fire mapping.

Climate research is one of the most exposed types of academic research these days. With the continuous discussion about extreme weather events and long‐term implications of human‐made climate factors the related science has become a part of everyone´s daily life.

In order to protect bat populations firstly their ecology has to be understood but it can be very difficult to study the small, nocturnal mammals in the wild. Infrared thermography offers solutions to many of the problems faced by bat ecologists.

Geological field research on Earth provides easily accessible material, but this has been significantly altered by the Earth's history. Unadulterated samples from the early days of the solar system can therefore only be obtained in space, where minor planets have preserved them for billions of years. Japanese researchers have been able to use microscopic active thermography to prove that the minor planet Ryugu contains such original material.

To better understand ice formation in the atmosphere, scientists at the KIT analyzed mechanisms by which freezing, drizzle-sized cloud droplets break apart and release ice fragments, which can trigger the freezing of additional droplets.

Standard thermography reaches its limits when measuring through glass, flames or reflective surfaces. Spectral thermography uses selected IR wavelength ranges (SWIR, MWIR, LWIR) to enable precise temperature measurements under these conditions. Join our online event to learn about the fundamentals, applications and system requirements for successful spectral thermography.

The generation of electricity by wind turbines is expanding worldwide. This development is associated with an increasing demand to test the reliability, functionality and life durability of wind turbines and all related subsystems, like the blades.

Discover how thermography can be used to visualise and analyse flow behaviour based on thermal patterns – ideal for distinguishing between laminar and turbulent flows. In our online event, InfraTec will present infrared camera techniques and demonstrate how even minimal temperature differences below 15 mK can be captured without disturbing the flow.

Discover how infrared cameras on helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft open up new possibilities for wide-area thermal analysis from above. In our online event, you'll learn about key applications, technical requirements, and the benefits of both cooled and uncooled systems. See how airborne thermography supports environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspection, and more – with the right equipment and expert know-how.