Terminology Guides
- Debunking Rifle Scope Jargon - A very basic guide Basic Guide to Rifle Scope Terminology Are you looking to buy a rifle scope but don’t quite understand what it all means? Ade from Optics Warehouse has simplified the common terminology associated with scopes and created a basic guide to help you understand. Many terms and phrases ...
- What is NETD? NETD Ratings Explained NETD measures the thermal sensitivity of a thermal sensor, indicating the smallest temperature difference that can be detected by the sensor. A lower NETD value signifies better sensitivity, enabling the sensor to distinguish between subtle temperature variations. ...
- What is Pixel Pitch? Pixel Pitch Overview: Why It Matters in Thermal Imaging Pixel pitch refers to the distance between the centers of two adjacent pixels on a thermal sensor, also known as a microbolometer. Measured in microns (µm), pixel pitch directly impacts the level of detail and clarity in thermal ...
- Debunking Thermal Jargon - What does it all mean? Understanding Thermal Optics: A Beginner’s Guide Are you looking to purchase a Thermal Monocular or Rifle Scope yet have little understanding of what it all means? Well, we've debunked the Thermal jargon making it easier for you to make a decision on what Thermal Optic best suits your ...
- Thermal scopes/spotters Characteristics guide Each of the components listed below is associated with the thermal sensor in each thermal unit, directly influencing both the pricing and overall quality. Thermal sensor size This is how many pixels are on the sensor. The more there are, the higher the resolution of the image displayed on ...