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Fundamentos da Termografia Parte 5

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Automatic laser focus

Automatic focus is highly recommended for producing sharp,


clear, and calibrated thermal images. When using a laser focus-
ing mechanism, care should be exercised to avoid directing the
light beam into the subject�s eyes. Direct the laser toward the
forehead or chin when imaging the face. When using laser focus,
carefully observe the laser beam on the ROI to be sure the cor-
rect area is being measured, not the wall behind. A laser focus-
ing beam is not visible in the thermal image, but it can be seen
on the visible-band camera in the imager, if so equipped, or by
directly observing the subject. The autofocus feature is useful
for documenting the focus distance in a report. The autofocus
distance is often stated in the image metadata. Documented
distance measurements are useful to assure consistent repeat
images of a subject.
Physical considerations in
choosing a thermal imager
The major physical formats of professional thermal imagers are
as follows:
� Handheld imagers
� Fixed position single imagers
� Multiple fixed-position imager arrays
Some imager types work better than others, depending on the
thermography needs of an individual clinic.
Handheld imagers
Handheld imaging techniques allow close-up and custom views
as well as standard views in both breast and general thermogra-
phy exams. Several different types of handheld imagers are shown
in Figure 3.6. As the height and body habit of different subjects
can vary greatly, this flexibility to direct the image axis and dis-
tance is very useful. The thermographer can hold the imager at
the proper height, angle, and distance from the ROI in order
to produce the best thermal image possible. Nevertheless, with
handheld imaging, it may be difficult to closely reproduce the
same image angle and distance in future imaging sessions. This
makes session-to-session image comparison more challenging for
the image interpreter.
High-quality handheld thermal imagers are available in a �pis-
tol-grip� format. These are usually less expensive than swiveling-
head imagers because the physical packaging and electronics
inside the unit are easier to manufacture. Such imagers are well
suited for standard breast and upper body imaging sites; however,
areas such as the top of the scalp may require special position-
ing of the subject. In some cases, the thermographer may need to
kneel or crouch down on the floor for a proper imaging angle of
the lower legs or underside of the breasts.
For ease in full-body imaging, handheld imagers are avail-
able with viewing screens that rotate in relation to the imager
lens. These are called �Swiveling-head� imagers. An imager head
that can swivel in relation to the viewing screen makes it much
easier to image subjects from below or above, allowing images
of the scalp, underside of the breasts, shins, or Achilles tendons
without the thermographer having to kneel, stoop, or stand on
tiptoes. Swiveling handheld thermal imagers are available from
several manufacturers with specifications well suited for human
thermography.
Fixed-position imagers
Fixed tripod-mounted thermal imagers allow for standardized
views such as those used in breast imaging. These imagers may
not have a built-in viewing screen. Instead, the thermal image
appears on a remote computer screen that may be in a separate
control room. The obvious advantage of these imagers is their
ability to maintain a consistent viewing height, angle, and dis-
tance to the subject from one imaging session to the next.

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