Image recording, storage, and recovery

Commercial thermal imaging systems have varied capabilities to index, record, and retrieve images and data. Most systems offer limited internal image storage by means of on-board removable computer disks (CDs), miniature flash disks. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) cards, or other reusable storage devices. Limited image analysis software may also be incorporated into the field-portable instrument. 

Diagnostic software is generally offered separately from the basic imaging instrument, although some limited diagnostic software is usually included in the basic package for on-site analysis. 

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