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Infrared Thermometer

Exploratory scientific investigator could perhaps be a more accurate title for how we view a true paranormal investigator.  We see using the equipment listed on GetGhostGear.com going something like this: Take readings in your investigation location, establish a normal baseline over an extended period of time, watch data for anomalies over another extended period of time, create testable theories around average and anomalous data that could support reported experiences, test those theories.  That's it folks.  There are specific theories already in existence that do require specialized equipment to test.  One such theory discussed in great detail on GetGhostGear.com is the MADS project.

Infrared Thermometer- Infrared contact-free digital thermometer.  This type of thermometer uses light at the infrared end of the spectrum to reflect off of an object at a known rate giving the temperature without ever physically touching the surface.  The biggest misconception about this piece of equipment seems to be that you can get an accurate reading from any distance. Not true. The distance to accuracy ratio of the temperature readings being displayed is intimately connected. Say for example the + or - accuracy from the distance the reading was taken.  This information will be with the specific infrared thermometer that you purchased.

Another popular misconception is very similar even though most infrared thermometers have the ratio printed right on the meter.  For example, every 2 inches distance from the surface you are reading the temperature of there is a 1 inch diameter section you are sampling.  So at say four feet, you have a large section of the wall you are getting an average reading of.  This sweeping average may not lend itself to finding specific anomalies, natural or unknown.  The higher quality infrared thermometers have a narrower ratio, perhaps around 10 to 1.    

This thermometer is nice to use in the field as some have a back lit option with a large digital display that can read to the tenths or hundredths.  For now know that you can purchase models with or with out a lighted laser sighting as they are typically called.  This means on thermos with the laser sighting you are able to see a red dot when the thermometer is activated.  On those without the laser sighting you will save a little money and only lose the colored laser sighting but typically no other capabilities. 

Spend some more money on these meters and you will have an additionally accurate reading at a greater distance.  Please bear in mind that the temperature reading that these give are for the surface of the object only.  Our most popular model of infrared thermometer is a allows for a K-Type probe to be attached offering air temperature readings along with surface temperature readings at the same time.  This is an invaluable feature we highly recommend.  For those that follow Ghost Hunters on the Sci Fi Channel, they got the nicest unit they use from us here at GetGhostGear.com!  Though the last time we saw it, the unit was in the hand of a guest star wrestler who was using his empty hand to feel for cold spots, sigh. 

For more information about infrared thermometers or digital thermometers and where to purchase visit some of the following links:

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Exploratory scientific investigator could perhaps be a more accurate title for how we view a true paranormal investigator.  Using the scientific equipment listed on GetGhostGear.com should go something like this: Take readings in your investigation location, establish a normal baseline over an extended period of time, watch data for anomalies over another extended period of time, create testable theories around average and anomalous data that could support reported experiences, test those theories.  That's it folks.  There are specific theories already in existence that do require specialized equipment to test.  One such theory discussed in great detail on GetGhostGear.com is the MADS project (to be released soon).  

We will continually be adding information to the above item as resources permit.  We have started creating some additional knowledge centers for the EMF meter and have included some links to start you on your way.  The EMF topic is just to big to capsulate into one single page.  Below are some editorials that range from our personal rants on industry issues, to more scholarly scientific journal type entries, to that of a simple opinion editorial.  We highly recommend that you start at the top and finish in that order at the bottom!  Enjoy:

Paranormal Investigating Equipment 101

EMF Meters 101

EMF Meters 102 (to be released soon)

EMF Meters 103 (to be released soon)

EMF Meters 104 (to be released soon)

The Magnetic Anomaly Detection System (MADS) (to be released soon)

Many more to come

 

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