Comparison of Two IR Cameras for Assessing Body Temperature ¿

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

Eva Barreira (Author) FEUP; Ricardo M. S. F. Almeida (Author) Other; Maria de Lurdes Simões (Author) FEUP; Tiago S. F. Sousa (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Engineering proceedings

Vol. 8

Pages: 1-7

ISSN: 2673-4591

Indexing

Scopus

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00V-RJS

DOI: 10.3390/engproc2021008007

Abstract (EN): Infrared thermography is often used to assess body temperature. It is a useful diagnostic tool for detecting human diseases but, nowadays, is has found a new applicability as an instrument of control during the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some authors also used it to assess thermal comfort inside buildings. However, some understudied issues still remain regarding the influence on the measurement of the environmental conditions, the position of the subject and the equipment characteristics. This paper attempts to address some of these issues, highlighting that ambient temperature has an impact on image resolution. Additionally, the position of the subject is a key parameter when assessing body temperature, and different equipment deliver different results. © 2021 by the authors.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 5