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It was the US military who used the thermal imaging for the very first time in the Korean War as a surveillance tool. Thus the history of thermal imaging goes back to 1970s when the US government began investing handsomely on the research and development of such a technology. It was due to such efforts that a few years later the Thermal Imaging equipment was successfully developed. These devices are nowadays available in various sizes, capabilities and versatility. Thermal Imaging measures infrared energy released or reflected by objects in the target area. In fact the energy that is emitted will depend on the temperature of the target. The ATN Thor is one such thermal scope that helps in night expeditions. Thermal imaging had been a subject of interest since 1700s. Astronomer William Herschel started identifying the infrared part of the spectrum initially. This spectrum was invisible to the human eye. In fact, the thermal energy is the result of an amalgamation of sources. A thermal scope or camera is like a sensor that can see and calculate thermal energy emitted from an object. When you look through a scope you get a representation that is formed by the energy omitted from the objects. While certain thermal scopes present these images in black and white, there are more expensive stuffs that present you with colored images. When it comes to thermal scopes for your weapons then ATN Thor might seem to be the final choice. These devices are now digital. Here’s a list of features that you will find in the ATN Thor thermal scopes: Compact & lightweight design Digital imaging Fast Imaging (30hz) or Enhanced Imaging (60hz) 800 x 600 OLED color display Rugged design with mil. spec optics Menu functions include reticle type & color selection; windage & elevation adjustment Digital brightness control Vanadium oxide (VOx) Microbolometer Uncooled Polarity single button modes: black on white, white on black, 5 different color settings E-zoom 5 different reticles with choice of reticle color: black, red, green, or white Video output with RCA cable Diopter range: +2° to -6° Eye relief: 28mm MIL -STD-1913 (Picatinny Rail) Quick Release Mount Extended battery life using three (3) CR 123 lithium batteries (8-plus hours) One-year warranty Made in USA There are two models from this brand: the ThOR-320 (324x256) and the ThOR-640 (640x512). These thermal scopes offer remarkable image quality even in total darkness, fog, or smoke. Darkness, camouflage or bright lights will also not affect the sensitivity of the ATN Thor thermal scopes.
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