imagers
IM-uh-jers
Definition
Devices or equipment used to create visual representations or recordings of physical characteristics, such as heat levels in this context.
Etymology
The word is derived from the noun 'image,' which comes from the Latin 'imago' meaning a copy, imitation, or likeness, combined with the suffix '-er' denoting an agent or device.
In the news
In this article, researchers used thermal imagers alongside cameras to track how trees and shade impact street temperatures. These tools were essential for capturing the data necessary to measure heat stress.
Singapore treats trees as more than decoration: research shows street shade can measurably cool the air around roads, while tree cover near buildings can reduce the demand for air-conditioning in one of Asia's hottest cities
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