Abstract
The spread of infrared thermography technology is partly due to the development and commercialisation of increasingly cheap and user-friendly infrared cameras and the minimal instrumentation required to use them. Even though infrared camera prices have dropped dramatically in recent years, getting the best value for money and choosing the right camera is a major challenge. Several parameters need to be considered before choosing an infrared camera, such as the temperature range, spectral range, thermal sensitivity, resolution, spatial resolution, accuracy, optics, and focus.The aim of this study is to evaluate the performance of two infrared cameras, a high-end model and a mid-range model, in visual wood damage detection. The results show that, for qualitative purposes, thermal sensitivity and resolution are more crucial than accuracy. The results obtained are an important contribution to the decision-making process on which IR camera to buy.
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