Re: FLIR T-50 Initial Set-Up
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YourMotherTrebek</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SkyPup</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The FLIR Thermal Weapon cameras receive wavelengths in the upper IR -> Spectral: 7.5-13.5 µm or 7,500-13,500nm.
µm = microns
nm = nanometers
Human visible eye sight is 440nm to 720nm, I2 Night Vision Image Intensifiers receives from 650nm to 950nm lower IR region.
Different definitions are used for distinguishing different infrared spectral regions:
The near-infrared spectral region (also called IR-A) ranges from 700 to 1400 nm. Lasers and IR Illuminators emitting in this wavelength region are particularly hazardous for the eye, as near-infrared light is transmitted and focused to the sensitive retina in the same way as visible light, while not triggering the protective blink reflex. Adequate eye protection is then very important to prevent permanent eye damage including cataract formation in the lens, endothelial cell death on the cornea, and rod and cone apotosis in the retina.
The short-wavelength infrared (SWIR, IR-B) extends from 1.4 to 3 µm. This region is relatively eye-safe, since such light is absorbed in the eye anatomical structures before it can reach the retina.
The mid-infrared (mid-wavelength infrared, MWIR, IR-C) ranges from 3 to 8 µm. The atmosphere exhibits strong absorption in parts of that region; there are many absorption lines e.g. of carbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapor (H2O).
The long-wavelength infrared (LWIR, IR-C) ranges from 8 to 15 µm, followed by the far infrared (FIR), which ranges to 1 mm and is sometimes understood to start at 8 um already. This spectral region is used for thermal imaging. </div></div>
No, I'm pretty sure they work because of some swamp gas reflected off the moon when jupiter and venus are aligned.
Who gives a damn about all that?? It works, it's awesome, period.
It really is a game changer for whatever your hunting.
All this thread proves is flir is the shit and some of you have too much money. </div></div>
I give a damn, too many blind people to try to help out in a lifetime of genetic engineering work!
Once your eyes are damaged, you do NOT get them back again.