Table 1.

FLIR tool parameters changed during thermal image post-processing

Parameter nameParameter descriptionChange in parameter values
DistanceDistance between camera and participant0.6 m
Atmospheric temperatureRoom temperature recorded by thermometer probe before data acquisition from each participantRecord range: 19.6–21.9°C
Reflective temperatureThermal radiation of background objects; assumed to be the same as atmospheric temperatureRecord range: 19.6–21.9°C
Thermal tuningAdjustment of level and span of thermal aspect of image to highlight regions with temperature within desired rangeMaximum temperature: 39°C
Minimum temperature: 30°C