Low-cost Thermal Imaging
Testing lepton sensors for thermal-based camera traps for areas with dense foliage.
Microchip-sized, low cost thermal imaging has recently become affordable (~$100) and offers reasonable optics and resolution. We tested a range of sensors, distances, and animals and found the devices to be highly functional and likely useful for conservation application in the near future.
with A. Dangerfield and A. Davies (Arribada Initiative.)
Imaging polar bear.
Elephants at 6.2m.
Elephants at 13m.
Elephants at 7m.
Close-range polar bear imaging. Note the effects of coat insulation and exposed skin on face.
Okapi at 8m.
Panda eating at approx 7m.
Elephants from 2m - 15m.
Elephants at 6.2m with standard camera.
Tiger through foliage. 4m at closest point.
Flamingos.