thermogram
Noun: A graphical record or image produced by a thermograph, representing the spatial distribution of temperature (thermal pattern) across a surface or object.
A "thermogram" is the visual output or data plot from a thermographic measurement. It is used to analyze temperature variations. * The building inspector analyzed the thermogram to identify heat loss through the walls. * A medical thermogram can show areas of inflammation by detecting subtle differences in skin temperature.
- Digital Thermogram: A thermogram stored and analyzed as digital image data, allowing for detailed computer analysis.
- Infrared Thermogram: Specifically refers to a thermogram created using infrared radiation detection, which is the most common method.
- Thermograph (noun): The instrument or device that produces a thermogram.
- Thermography (noun): The technique or process of producing and interpreting thermograms.
- Thermal Imaging (noun): A common synonym for the technology that generates thermograms.
- Thermal image
- Heat map (in specific technical contexts)
- Temperature plot
The term "thermogram" is highly specialized and is used consistently within scientific and technical fields (e.g., medicine, engineering, building science) to refer specifically to a temperature-distribution graphic. It does not have common alternative meanings.
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a graphical record produced by a thermograph
