Thermal imaging in the science classroom

By Daniel B. Short

Issue 346 | Page 75 | Published Sep 2012

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Thermal cameras are useful tools for use in scientific investigations and for teaching scientific concepts to students in the classroom. Demonstrations of scientific phenomena can be greatly enhanced visually by the use of this cutting-edge technology.

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