TYPES OF INFRA RED 1-Short Wave IR Short Wave IR (SWIR) is a subset of the infrared band in the electromagnetic spectrum, covering the wavelengths ranging from 1.0 to 3 microns. This wavelength is not visible to human eyes and as a result can often offer a better image than what is achievable with visible light imaging .
2-Mid-Wave Infrared MWIR ( Mid - Wave Infrared ) Mid - Wave or MWIR Infrared is a subset of the infrared band of the electromagnetic spectrum, covering the wavelengths ranging from 3µm to 5µm (3000nm to 5000nm). This is the radiant heat that our cooled thermal imaging cameras see.
3- Far - Infrared What Is Far - Infrared Radiation. Wavelengths of 5 μm to 1,000 μm within the infrared range of electromagnetic radiation (light) are known more specifically as far- infrared .
IT USES BELOW 800nM WAVELENGTH. IT IS DETECTED BY SILICON PHOTODIODES.
METEOROLOGY range 10.3 to 12.5 Climatology 4.5 to 50 for global warming Astronomy for distant galaxies. Infrared cleaning for scanners to remove dust. Art conservation as reflectography to reveal underlying layers.
It uses 3 TO 5 micro meter and 8 to 14 micro meter wavelength