Thermal Imaging for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Applications

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has released a report that examines the capabilities of thermal cameras for aircraft rescue and firefighting operations by conducting both full- and small-scale tests. The research also tests the cameras for the ability to be used with a Driver’s Enhanced Vision System in different road and weather conditions, in identifying hot brakes, in the presence of a pool fire, and in identifying aircraft from far distances.