Task 1
Thermal Photography
‘Thermal cameras or infrared thermometers allow us to measure the surface temperature of materials without contact sensors (such as thermocouples or RTD wired sensors), which would cover apart of the surface we wish to measure and, therefore, prevent accurate readings. Infrared measurements of the surface temperatures of materials belong in the broad category of remote sensing, where remote includes everything that is not in contact with the surface (from a few centimetres away) to sensors mounted on drones, aeroplanes or satellites.’
Task
Using a thermal camera, tell a story of heat in your school or community or the effects of heat on your body.
Each school has access to a FLIR thermal camera and access to FLIR Thermal Studio (Starter). Teachers can sign up for a free account here. You can share your project at the 50°C Climate Summit on 11 April 2025.
To complete this task, you will need to:
- Use the camera to tell a story of heat in your school or community or the effects of heat on your body.