• High humidity or fog can scatter IR radiation. While often minor for short industrial inspections, it becomes critical for long-range outdoor work.

3. Using On-Camera Measurement Tools

Your FLIR camera comes equipped with several standard tools to extract and analyze radiometric data directly in the field. We will focus on the primary tools:

3.1 Spot Meter (Point Measurement)

This is the most fundamental tool. It places a single crosshair on the screen, displaying the temperature reading for the pixel directly underneath it.

• Use Case: Checking the temperature of a single bearing, bolt, or component.
• Configuration: Ensure the spot meter is referencing the correct measurement mode (e.g., Max, Min, or Average, if applicable).

3.2 Area Box (Box Measure ...