This book is intended to serve as an introduction to the technology of
thermal imaging, and as a compendium of the conventions which form the
basis of current FUR practice. Those topics in thermal imaging which are
covered adequately elsewhere are not treated here, so there is no
discussion of detectors, cryogenic coolers, circuit design, or video
displays. Useful infor- mation which is not readily available because of
obscure publication is referenced as originating from personal
communications. Virtually everyone with whom I have worked in the
thermal imaging business has contributed to the book through the effects
of conversations and ideas. I gratefully proffer blanket appreciation to
all those who have helped in that way to make this book possible. The
contributions of five people, however, bear special mention: Bob
Sendall, Luke Biberman, Pete Laakmann, George Hopper, and Norm Stetson.
They, more than any others, have positively influenced my thinking.