CPI Thermal Imaging & Infrared Technology

Question 1

What does a thermal imaging camera detect to produce its images?

Accepted Answer

Infrared radiation emitted by objects

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Reflected visible light

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Ultraviolet energy from surfaces

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Radio frequency emissions

Question 2

In paranormal investigation, a 'cold spot' captured on thermal imaging is most accurately described as:

Accepted Answer

An area of lower thermal radiation compared to the surroundings

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Definitive proof of a spirit presence

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A malfunction in the camera sensor

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Evidence of electromagnetic interference

Question 3

What is the primary reason investigators should allow thermal cameras to acclimate before use?

Accepted Answer

To allow the internal sensor to stabilize to ambient temperature

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To charge the battery fully

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To prevent lens condensation that skews readings

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To update the firmware automatically

Question 4

Which term describes the temperature difference a thermal camera can distinguish between two adjacent areas?

Accepted Answer

Thermal sensitivity (NETD)

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Spatial resolution

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Emissivity coefficient

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Frame rate

Question 5

Why is emissivity an important consideration when interpreting thermal images during an investigation?

Accepted Answer

It affects how accurately a surface's true temperature is reported

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It determines how loud audio anomalies are

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It controls the camera's battery consumption

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It governs the camera's field of view

Question 6

A paranormal investigator notices a bright white human-shaped thermal outline on a wall. The most likely mundane explanation is:

Accepted Answer

Residual body heat from a person who recently leaned against the wall

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A residual haunt leaving a thermal impression

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A malfunction of the camera's white-hot palette

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Electromagnetic radiation from nearby electronics

Question 7

Which camera palette setting is most commonly used in paranormal investigations because it offers the highest contrast for spotting temperature anomalies?

Accepted Answer

Iron (Ironbow)

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Rainbow

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White-hot

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Black-hot