CPI Thermal Imaging & Infrared Technology 3

Question 1

What is 'thermal bridging' and why is it relevant to paranormal investigations?

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A construction phenomenon where heat conducts through structural elements, creating temperature patterns on walls that can be mistaken for anomalies

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A technique for linking two thermal cameras wirelessly

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A method for calibrating thermal cameras against a known temperature source

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An EVP artifact captured when thermal equipment is active

Question 2

A full-body apparition appears on thermal video but disappears when the investigator uses a standard flashlight to view the area. This most likely indicates:

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The thermal 'apparition' was a reflection of body heat from another surface that resolved differently in visible light

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The entity only exists in the infrared spectrum

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The flashlight scared the entity away

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The camera malfunctioned due to the flashlight's EMF

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the Instantaneous Field of View (IFOV) of a thermal camera?

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The angular size of a single detector pixel, determining the smallest object that can be resolved at a given distance

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The total battery capacity in milliamp-hours

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The maximum frame rate the sensor can capture

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The lens focal length measured in millimeters

Question 4

Why should investigators avoid touching walls or surfaces before performing a thermal sweep?

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Skin contact transfers body heat to surfaces, creating artificial warm spots that could be mistaken for anomalies

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Touching walls can damage the thermal camera sensor

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Wall chemicals can contaminate thermal imagery

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Contact generates static electricity that disrupts EMF meters

Question 5

What is the significance of recording a 'thermal baseline walk-through' at the start of an investigation?

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It establishes which areas have natural temperature variations so later anomalies can be compared against expected conditions

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It tests whether the camera battery is fully charged

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It downloads investigation software updates

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It alerts the client to leave the premises before evidence collection

Question 6

Which of the following is a critical limitation investigators must acknowledge when using consumer-grade thermal cameras?

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They typically have lower sensor resolution and accuracy than professional-grade units, making subtle anomalies harder to confirm

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They can only be used outdoors

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They automatically delete footage after 24 hours

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They cannot detect temperatures below 100°F

Question 7

During a CPI investigation, an investigator captures a thermal image showing a warm circular shape on the floor. The most methodologically sound next step is:

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Photograph the area with a full-spectrum camera and verify there is no known heat source such as a floor vent, pipe, or recently placed object beneath or near the spot

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Immediately declare the anomaly as paranormal evidence in the client report

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Abandon the thermal camera and switch to audio-only recording

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Ask the client to leave so the entity can manifest more clearly