Specification<\/th>	Primarily describes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Detector resolution<\/td>	Number of native spatial samples<\/td><\/tr>
Pixel pitch<\/td>	Physical detector geometry<\/td><\/tr>
NETD<\/td>	Thermal sensitivity relative to noise<\/td><\/tr>
Field of view<\/td>	Angular scene coverage<\/td><\/tr>
Frame rate<\/td>	Temporal sampling<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n A 640 \u00d7 512 detector does not automatically have a lower NETD than a 384 \u00d7 288 detector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Likewise, a lower-resolution detector can have strong thermal sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The specifications must be compared separately before evaluating how they work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What Does an 18 mK NETD Specification Actually Tell You?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n An 18 mK value can indicate very high thermal sensitivity when it has been measured and specified under appropriate conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What it does not<\/strong> establish on its own is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n detector resolution;<\/li>\n\n\n\n field of view;<\/li>\n\n\n\n target identification distance;<\/li>\n\n\n\n lens quality;<\/li>\n\n\n\n digital zoom performance;<\/li>\n\n\n\n display resolution;<\/li>\n\n\n\n atmospheric performance;<\/li>\n\n\n\n temperature-measurement accuracy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n This is why `<18mK<\/code> should not be treated as a universal dividing line between \u201cgood\u201d and \u201cbad\u201d thermal imaging devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n` `Commercial thermal systems exist across a range of NETD values, resolutions, lenses, and applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n` `The useful question is not:<\/p>\n\n\n\n` \n\u201cIs it below 18 mK?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n but:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\u201cWhat NETD does this system achieve, under what conditions, and how does that sensitivity fit the intended application?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Test Conditions Matter When Comparing NETD<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNETD values should not be compared without understanding how they were obtained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One particularly important variable is lens f-number<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The f-number affects how much infrared energy reaches the detector. A faster optical system can deliver more infrared energy to the focal plane than a slower one, affecting overall system sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For this reason, thermal-camera NETD specifications are often referenced or normalized to a stated f-number such as F\/1.0. Teledyne FLIR specifically notes that lens f-number changes thermal-system NETD and that normalization is necessary for fair comparisons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lens transmission also matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other relevant conditions can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nscene or target temperature used during testing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n detector operating conditions;<\/li>\n\n\n\n integration and calibration method;<\/li>\n\n\n\n whether the quoted value belongs to the detector, camera core, or complete system;<\/li>\n\n\n\n processing configuration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nFLIR also recommends paying attention to the temperature at which sensitivity is specified rather than comparing numbers measured under different conditions as though they were equivalent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Detector NETD and System NETD Are Not Always the Same Thing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA detector specification describes the sensing component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A finished thermal device adds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \noptics;<\/li>\n\n\n\n readout electronics;<\/li>\n\n\n\n calibration;<\/li>\n\n\n\n signal processing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n display processing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n mechanical and thermal design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThe performance of the complete system can therefore differ from a detector-level value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When comparing products, determine whether the published NETD refers to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ndetector \/ sensor<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n or:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ncomplete imaging system under specified conditions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n If the datasheet does not make this clear, the numbers should be treated cautiously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why Lower NETD Helps Most in Low-Contrast Scenes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nImagine a target whose temperature differs greatly from the background. The thermal separation is already strong, so even a system with moderate sensitivity may display a clear target boundary. Now imagine the target and background temperatures becoming much closer. The available thermal contrast falls. In that situation, system noise represents a larger fraction of the useful signal. A lower-NETD imaging system can preserve smaller thermal differences relative to its noise level, potentially producing more usable tonal separation in a low-contrast scene. This is the practical reason thermal sensitivity matters. It does not create new spatial detail. It helps preserve subtle thermal contrast<\/strong> that might otherwise be obscured by noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NETD and Image Detail Are Not the Same Thing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA low NETD can help reveal small temperature differences across surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But spatial detail depends heavily on other factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppose two adjacent parts of a distant target fall onto the same detector pixel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if the sensor has excellent NETD, it cannot spatially separate those two structures because the detector does not sample them independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conversely, a high-resolution detector may provide many spatial samples but still produce a noisy or low-contrast image when the thermal differences in the scene are very small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nresolution tells you how finely the scene is sampled<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n while:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nNETD tells you how sensitively small thermal differences can be distinguished relative to noise<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Neither replaces the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pixel Pitch Does Not Determine NETD by Itself<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pixel pitch and NETD are also different specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pixel pitch describes the physical spacing between neighboring detector elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Smaller pixels affect detector geometry, IFOV, and optical-system design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But a 12\u03bcm detector does not automatically have a lower NETD than a 17\u03bcm detector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thermal sensitivity also depends on detector material, pixel structure, fill factor, thermal isolation, readout electronics, optics, calibration, and processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is why pixel pitch should not be used as a shortcut for thermal sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the full geometry discussion, see 12\u03bcm pixel pitch in thermal imaging<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Does Lower NETD Increase Detection Range?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPotentially, under some conditions\u2014but not as a simple one-to-one rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Detection range depends on whether enough useful target signal reaches the system and whether that signal can be distinguished from the background and system noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lower NETD can help when target-to-background thermal contrast is weak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, practical DRI performance also depends on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\ntarget size;<\/li>\n\n\n\n detector resolution;<\/li>\n\n\n\n pixel pitch;<\/li>\n\n\n\n focal length;<\/li>\n\n\n\n field of view;<\/li>\n\n\n\n optics;<\/li>\n\n\n\n atmospheric transmission;<\/li>\n\n\n\n image processing;<\/li>\n\n\n\ntarget-to-background contrast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nA lower NETD therefore should not be converted directly into a fixed increase in meters or yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\u201c18 mK means X% more detection range than 35 mK\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n is not a defensible general rule without a controlled comparison of the entire imaging system and test conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor the full range discussion, see our guide to thermal detection, recognition, and identification<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NETD Cannot Override Atmospheric Attenuation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThermal imaging does not depend on visible illumination, but infrared radiation still has to travel through the atmosphere before reaching the detector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Humidity, fog, rain, snow, and atmospheric path length can reduce target contrast or attenuate the infrared signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FLIR notes that humidity can reduce atmospheric infrared transmission, while fog and rain can significantly reduce thermal-imaging range as water droplets absorb and scatter radiation. In severe fog, atmospheric transmission itself can become the dominant limitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lower NETD may help the imaging system make better use of weak thermal contrast that still reaches the detector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It cannot recover information that has been removed by severe atmospheric attenuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For that reason, avoid claims such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\u201clow NETD sees through dense fog\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n or:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\u201csub-18 mK eliminates weather limitations.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n A more accurate statement is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nlower NETD can be beneficial in difficult, low-contrast conditions, while atmospheric transmission still limits the signal available to the system.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nWhat About \u201cThermal Washout\u201d?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe term \u201cthermal washout\u201d is often used informally to describe scenes in which target and background temperatures become similar and visible thermal contrast decreases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This can occur during environmental transitions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nwarm ground after solar heating;<\/li>\n\n\n\n changing ambient temperature;<\/li>\n\n\n\n high humidity;<\/li>\n\n\n\n precipitation;<\/li>\n\n\n\nbackgrounds with similar surface temperatures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nA lower NETD can help preserve smaller temperature differences in these scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the image still depends on actual target-to-background contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NETD cannot create a temperature difference that does not exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDoes Lower NETD Make Digital Zoom Better?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNot directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Digital zoom enlarges image data that has already been captured by the detector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the original image contains noise, enlarging it can make that noise more visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A lower-NETD system may begin with a cleaner low-contrast thermal signal under comparable conditions, which can help the image remain more usable when viewed at higher digital magnification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But NETD does not increase native detector resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Digital zoom still does not create additional physical detector samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Image processing and super-resolution may change how the enlarged image is presented, but those functions must be evaluated separately from native NETD.<\/p>\n\n\n\nImage Processing Can Change the Appearance of NETD Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe image shown on the display is not raw detector data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thermal devices normally apply processing such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nnon-uniformity correction;<\/li>\n\n\n\n bad-pixel correction;<\/li>\n\n\n\n automatic gain control;<\/li>\n\n\n\n noise reduction;<\/li>\n\n\n\n local contrast enhancement;<\/li>\n\n\n\n sharpening;<\/li>\n\n\n\n palette mapping;<\/li>\n\n\n\n temporal filtering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nAdvanced processing can make an image look cleaner or more detailed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But a visually smooth image does not automatically prove a lower detector NETD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Heavy noise reduction can also remove fine temporal or spatial detail if it is poorly tuned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is why still-image comparisons should not be used to infer NETD unless the devices and processing settings are controlled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more on computational enhancement, see our guide to AI processing in thermal scopes<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Display Resolution Does Not Improve NETD<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA higher-resolution OLED can improve presentation quality and interface readability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It cannot change the thermal sensitivity of the detector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Likewise, increasing display brightness or contrast does not improve the underlying NETD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The display is the final presentation layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NETD is determined earlier in the imaging chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This distinction matters because product specifications often place detector resolution, display resolution, and NETD next to each other even though they describe different components.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNETD Should Be Read as Part of a Complete System<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA strong thermal imaging system balances multiple characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NETD matters because thermal sensitivity determines how effectively subtle temperature differences can rise above system noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But it works together with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\ndetector resolution;<\/li>\n\n\n\n pixel pitch;<\/li>\n\n\n\n optics;<\/li>\n\n\n\n focal length;<\/li>\n\n\n\n f-number;<\/li>\n\n\n\n field of view;<\/li>\n\n\n\n focus;<\/li>\n\n\n\n calibration;<\/li>\n\n\n\n frame rate;<\/li>\n\n\n\n processing;<\/li>\n\n\n\ndisplay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nA lower NETD cannot compensate for every weakness elsewhere in the imaging chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, excellent sensitivity cannot recover spatial detail that the optical system never resolved onto the detector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Likewise, excellent resolution cannot fully compensate for a scene in which the thermal signal is buried in noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis system-level view is central to understanding what defines a high-end thermal scope<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to Compare NETD Between Thermal Devices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhen comparing two specification sheets, use this sequence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nConfirm what the NETD value refers to.<\/strong> Detector, core, or complete imaging system?<\/li>\n\n\n\n Check the stated test temperature.<\/strong> Do not assume values measured under different conditions are directly equivalent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Check lens f-number.<\/strong> Optical speed affects system sensitivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Check whether the specification is normalized.<\/strong> Some values may be referenced to conditions such as F\/1.0.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Compare native detector resolution separately.<\/strong> NETD does not tell you how many spatial samples are available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Compare pixel pitch separately.<\/strong> Pixel geometry is not a substitute for thermal sensitivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Check field of view and focal length.<\/strong> They determine viewing geometry and target sampling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Review processing modes.<\/strong> Heavy denoising or contrast processing can strongly affect displayed appearance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Look for controlled image comparisons.<\/strong> Same scene, same environmental conditions, similar FOV, comparable focus, and known settings are far more useful than unrelated screenshots.<\/li>\n\n\n\nMatch sensitivity to the intended use.<\/strong> Very low NETD may be particularly valuable when low thermal contrast is common, while another application may place more weight on resolution, FOV, size, or runtime.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nIs <18 mK a \u201cGold Standard\u201d?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIt is better to avoid treating one NETD value as a universal industry threshold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A sub-18 mK specification represents very high thermal sensitivity when measured under appropriate and comparable conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That can be technically valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the number does not automatically make a complete thermal device superior to every system with a higher NETD value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A device with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nlower NETD,<\/li>\n\n\n\n unsuitable FOV,<\/li>\n\n\n\n insufficient spatial resolution,<\/li>\n\n\n\n poor optics,<\/li>\n\n\n\nor poorly tuned processing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nmay still be less appropriate for a particular application than a well-balanced alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NETD should therefore be interpreted as one important system specification, not as a pass\/fail badge.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Should You Verify on a Product Datasheet?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBefore using a NETD figure to compare products, check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nNETD value;<\/li>\n\n\n\n test temperature;<\/li>\n\n\n\n lens f-number;<\/li>\n\n\n\n whether it is detector, core, or system NETD;<\/li>\n\n\n\n detector resolution;<\/li>\n\n\n\n pixel pitch;<\/li>\n\n\n\n focal length;<\/li>\n\n\n\n field of view;<\/li>\n\n\n\n frame rate;<\/li>\n\n\n\n display resolution;<\/li>\n\n\n\n processing mode used for demonstrations;<\/li>\n\n\n\n any qualifying conditions or footnotes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nIf the exact test conditions are not published, avoid assuming that two different manufacturers’ NETD numbers are perfectly comparable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lower NETD Is Valuable\u2014But Context Makes It Meaningful<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNETD is one of the most useful thermal-imaging specifications because it describes sensitivity to small thermal differences relative to system noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lower values are generally preferable when the measurement conditions are comparable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the value becomes meaningful only when it is considered alongside detector resolution, optics, f-number, field of view, processing, and the actual thermal contrast of the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The correct conclusion is therefore not:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\u201cEvery thermal device must be below 18 mK.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n It is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\u201cUnderstand the NETD value, understand how it was measured, and evaluate whether the complete system matches the intended conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Once those requirements are clear, you can compare the current Yubeen thermal imaging range<\/a><\/strong> using the verified specifications of the exact current products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u0427\u0430\u0441\u0442\u043e \u0437\u0430\u0434\u0430\u0432\u0430\u0435\u043c\u044b\u0435 \u0432\u043e\u043f\u0440\u043e\u0441\u044b<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nIs Lower NETD Better?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nUnder comparable test conditions, a lower NETD generally indicates greater thermal sensitivity and an improved ability to distinguish smaller thermal differences relative to system noise.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \nDoes 18 mK Mean the Device Can Accurately Measure 0.018\u00b0C?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nNo. An 18 mK value corresponds to a 0.018 K temperature interval, but NETD is a noise-equivalent sensitivity metric. It should not be interpreted as general temperature-measurement accuracy or a guarantee of resolving every 0.018\u00b0C field difference.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \nIs NETD More Important Than Detector Resolution?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nNeither replaces the other. NETD describes thermal sensitivity, while detector resolution describes spatial sampling. The relative importance depends on the scene and intended use.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \nDoes Lower NETD Increase Detection Range?<\/h3>\n\n\nIt can help in low-contrast conditions, but it does not create a fixed increase in detection distance. DRI performance also depends on target size, resolution, optics, field of view, atmosphere, contrast, and processing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \nCan a Low-NETD Thermal Device See Through Fog?<\/h3>\n\n\nNot literally. Lower NETD can help preserve weak thermal contrast that reaches the detector, but fog, humidity, and rain can attenuate infrared radiation and reduce practical range.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \nDoes a 12\u03bcm Detector Automatically Have Lower NETD Than a 17\u03bcm Detector?<\/h3>\n\n\nNo. Pixel pitch and NETD are different specifications. Thermal sensitivity depends on the complete detector and imaging-system design, not pixel pitch alone.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Learn what NETD measures, why lower mK can help in low-contrast thermal scenes, and why sensitivity must be compared with optics, resolution, and test conditions.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8833,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[87],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8634","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-technology-guides"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8634","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8634"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8634\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9085,"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8634\/revisions\/9085"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8833"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8634"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8634"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8634"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

{"id":8634,"date":"2026-01-22T00:00:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T00:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yubeen-header-clone.local\/?p=8634"},"modified":"2026-09-16T15:59:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T07:59:46","slug":"netd-in-thermal-imaging-why-18mk-is-the-new-gold-standard-for-hunters-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/news\/netd-in-thermal-imaging-why-18mk-is-the-new-gold-standard-for-hunters-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"NETD in Thermal Imaging: What Lower mK Really Means"},"content":{"rendered":"

NETD in thermal imaging describes thermal sensitivity\u2014the ability of a system to distinguish small temperature differences relative to its own noise.Thermal imaging specifications often emphasize detector resolution, lens focal length, magnification, or detection range. But another specification can have a major influence on how well subtle temperature differences remain visible in the final image: NETD<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NETD stands for Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference<\/strong>. It is commonly expressed in millikelvin, or mK, and describes thermal sensitivity rather than spatial resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In comparable test conditions, a lower NETD value generally means that the thermal imaging system can distinguish smaller differences in thermal signal relative to its own noise. That can be especially useful in scenes where the target and background have similar temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But NETD should not be treated as a standalone image-quality score. Lens f-number, detector resolution, optics, scene contrast, atmospheric transmission, calibration, and image processing all influence practical performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are comparing complete thermal devices rather than sensitivity alone, start with our guide on how to choose a thermal imaging scope<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does NETD Mean?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
NETD is a measure of thermal sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In simplified terms, it represents the temperature difference that produces a signal comparable to the noise level of the thermal imaging system under defined measurement conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NETD is normally expressed in millikelvin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
50 mK = 0.050 K<\/li>\n\n\n\n
35 mK = 0.035 K<\/li>\n\n\n\n
25 mK = 0.025 K<\/li>\n\n\n\n
18 mK = 0.018 K<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Because a temperature difference of one kelvin is numerically equal to a temperature difference of one degree Celsius, an 18 mK interval is equivalent to a 0.018\u00b0C temperature interval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That does not<\/strong> mean a thermal device with an 18 mK NETD specification will accurately measure every 0.018\u00b0C temperature difference in real field conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NETD is a noise-equivalent sensitivity specification, not a general temperature-accuracy guarantee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Teledyne FLIR describes thermal sensitivity, or NETD, as the smallest temperature difference a thermal imaging system can distinguish relative to noise, with lower values indicating greater sensitivity under comparable conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NETD Is About Signal Relative to Noise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A thermal detector receives infrared energy from the scene and converts that information into an electrical signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That signal exists alongside noise generated by the detector, readout electronics, and other parts of the imaging chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the thermal difference between two parts of a scene is large compared with the system noise, separating them is relatively easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If their thermal signals are very close together, system noise becomes more significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A lower NETD indicates that smaller thermal differences can rise above that noise level under the specified test conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is why NETD is often most noticeable in low-contrast thermal scenes<\/strong>, not necessarily in scenes where the target is already much warmer or colder than the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a deeper explanation of the detector itself, see our guide to thermal imaging FPA and microbolometers<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"Conceptual$ <\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Lower mK Does Not Mean Higher Detector Resolution<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
NETD and detector resolution describe different characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Detector resolution tells you how many native sensing elements are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
384 \u00d7 288 = 110,592 detector elements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
640 \u00d7 512 = 327,680 detector elements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
NETD instead describes thermal sensitivity relative to system noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A useful distinction is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Specification<\/th> Primarily describes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Detector resolution<\/td> Number of native spatial samples<\/td><\/tr>
Pixel pitch<\/td> Physical detector geometry<\/td><\/tr>
NETD<\/td> Thermal sensitivity relative to noise<\/td><\/tr>
Field of view<\/td> Angular scene coverage<\/td><\/tr>
Frame rate<\/td> Temporal sampling<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
A 640 \u00d7 512 detector does not automatically have a lower NETD than a 384 \u00d7 288 detector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, a lower-resolution detector can have strong thermal sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The specifications must be compared separately before evaluating how they work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Does an 18 mK NETD Specification Actually Tell You?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
An 18 mK value can indicate very high thermal sensitivity when it has been measured and specified under appropriate conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What it does not<\/strong> establish on its own is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
detector resolution;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
field of view;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
target identification distance;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
lens quality;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
digital zoom performance;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
display resolution;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
atmospheric performance;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
temperature-measurement accuracy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This is why `<18mK<\/code> should not be treated as a universal dividing line between \u201cgood\u201d and \u201cbad\u201d thermal imaging devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n`
`Commercial thermal systems exist across a range of NETD values, resolutions, lenses, and applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n`
`The useful question is not:<\/p>\n\n\n\n`
\n\u201cIs it below 18 mK?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n but:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\u201cWhat NETD does this system achieve, under what conditions, and how does that sensitivity fit the intended application?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Test Conditions Matter When Comparing NETD<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNETD values should not be compared without understanding how they were obtained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One particularly important variable is lens f-number<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The f-number affects how much infrared energy reaches the detector. A faster optical system can deliver more infrared energy to the focal plane than a slower one, affecting overall system sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For this reason, thermal-camera NETD specifications are often referenced or normalized to a stated f-number such as F\/1.0. Teledyne FLIR specifically notes that lens f-number changes thermal-system NETD and that normalization is necessary for fair comparisons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lens transmission also matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other relevant conditions can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nscene or target temperature used during testing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n detector operating conditions;<\/li>\n\n\n\n integration and calibration method;<\/li>\n\n\n\n whether the quoted value belongs to the detector, camera core, or complete system;<\/li>\n\n\n\n processing configuration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nFLIR also recommends paying attention to the temperature at which sensitivity is specified rather than comparing numbers measured under different conditions as though they were equivalent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Detector NETD and System NETD Are Not Always the Same Thing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA detector specification describes the sensing component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A finished thermal device adds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \noptics;<\/li>\n\n\n\n readout electronics;<\/li>\n\n\n\n calibration;<\/li>\n\n\n\n signal processing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n display processing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n mechanical and thermal design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThe performance of the complete system can therefore differ from a detector-level value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When comparing products, determine whether the published NETD refers to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ndetector \/ sensor<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n or:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ncomplete imaging system under specified conditions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n If the datasheet does not make this clear, the numbers should be treated cautiously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why Lower NETD Helps Most in Low-Contrast Scenes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nImagine a target whose temperature differs greatly from the background. The thermal separation is already strong, so even a system with moderate sensitivity may display a clear target boundary. Now imagine the target and background temperatures becoming much closer. The available thermal contrast falls. In that situation, system noise represents a larger fraction of the useful signal. A lower-NETD imaging system can preserve smaller thermal differences relative to its noise level, potentially producing more usable tonal separation in a low-contrast scene. This is the practical reason thermal sensitivity matters. It does not create new spatial detail. It helps preserve subtle thermal contrast<\/strong> that might otherwise be obscured by noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NETD and Image Detail Are Not the Same Thing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA low NETD can help reveal small temperature differences across surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But spatial detail depends heavily on other factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppose two adjacent parts of a distant target fall onto the same detector pixel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if the sensor has excellent NETD, it cannot spatially separate those two structures because the detector does not sample them independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conversely, a high-resolution detector may provide many spatial samples but still produce a noisy or low-contrast image when the thermal differences in the scene are very small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nresolution tells you how finely the scene is sampled<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n while:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nNETD tells you how sensitively small thermal differences can be distinguished relative to noise<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Neither replaces the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pixel Pitch Does Not Determine NETD by Itself<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pixel pitch and NETD are also different specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pixel pitch describes the physical spacing between neighboring detector elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Smaller pixels affect detector geometry, IFOV, and optical-system design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But a 12\u03bcm detector does not automatically have a lower NETD than a 17\u03bcm detector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thermal sensitivity also depends on detector material, pixel structure, fill factor, thermal isolation, readout electronics, optics, calibration, and processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is why pixel pitch should not be used as a shortcut for thermal sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the full geometry discussion, see 12\u03bcm pixel pitch in thermal imaging<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Does Lower NETD Increase Detection Range?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPotentially, under some conditions\u2014but not as a simple one-to-one rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Detection range depends on whether enough useful target signal reaches the system and whether that signal can be distinguished from the background and system noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lower NETD can help when target-to-background thermal contrast is weak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, practical DRI performance also depends on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\ntarget size;<\/li>\n\n\n\n detector resolution;<\/li>\n\n\n\n pixel pitch;<\/li>\n\n\n\n focal length;<\/li>\n\n\n\n field of view;<\/li>\n\n\n\n optics;<\/li>\n\n\n\n atmospheric transmission;<\/li>\n\n\n\n image processing;<\/li>\n\n\n\ntarget-to-background contrast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nA lower NETD therefore should not be converted directly into a fixed increase in meters or yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\u201c18 mK means X% more detection range than 35 mK\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n is not a defensible general rule without a controlled comparison of the entire imaging system and test conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor the full range discussion, see our guide to thermal detection, recognition, and identification<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NETD Cannot Override Atmospheric Attenuation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThermal imaging does not depend on visible illumination, but infrared radiation still has to travel through the atmosphere before reaching the detector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Humidity, fog, rain, snow, and atmospheric path length can reduce target contrast or attenuate the infrared signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FLIR notes that humidity can reduce atmospheric infrared transmission, while fog and rain can significantly reduce thermal-imaging range as water droplets absorb and scatter radiation. In severe fog, atmospheric transmission itself can become the dominant limitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lower NETD may help the imaging system make better use of weak thermal contrast that still reaches the detector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It cannot recover information that has been removed by severe atmospheric attenuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For that reason, avoid claims such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\u201clow NETD sees through dense fog\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n or:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\u201csub-18 mK eliminates weather limitations.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n A more accurate statement is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nlower NETD can be beneficial in difficult, low-contrast conditions, while atmospheric transmission still limits the signal available to the system.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nWhat About \u201cThermal Washout\u201d?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe term \u201cthermal washout\u201d is often used informally to describe scenes in which target and background temperatures become similar and visible thermal contrast decreases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This can occur during environmental transitions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nwarm ground after solar heating;<\/li>\n\n\n\n changing ambient temperature;<\/li>\n\n\n\n high humidity;<\/li>\n\n\n\n precipitation;<\/li>\n\n\n\nbackgrounds with similar surface temperatures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nA lower NETD can help preserve smaller temperature differences in these scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the image still depends on actual target-to-background contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NETD cannot create a temperature difference that does not exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDoes Lower NETD Make Digital Zoom Better?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNot directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Digital zoom enlarges image data that has already been captured by the detector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the original image contains noise, enlarging it can make that noise more visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A lower-NETD system may begin with a cleaner low-contrast thermal signal under comparable conditions, which can help the image remain more usable when viewed at higher digital magnification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But NETD does not increase native detector resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Digital zoom still does not create additional physical detector samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Image processing and super-resolution may change how the enlarged image is presented, but those functions must be evaluated separately from native NETD.<\/p>\n\n\n\nImage Processing Can Change the Appearance of NETD Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe image shown on the display is not raw detector data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thermal devices normally apply processing such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nnon-uniformity correction;<\/li>\n\n\n\n bad-pixel correction;<\/li>\n\n\n\n automatic gain control;<\/li>\n\n\n\n noise reduction;<\/li>\n\n\n\n local contrast enhancement;<\/li>\n\n\n\n sharpening;<\/li>\n\n\n\n palette mapping;<\/li>\n\n\n\n temporal filtering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nAdvanced processing can make an image look cleaner or more detailed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But a visually smooth image does not automatically prove a lower detector NETD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Heavy noise reduction can also remove fine temporal or spatial detail if it is poorly tuned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is why still-image comparisons should not be used to infer NETD unless the devices and processing settings are controlled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more on computational enhancement, see our guide to AI processing in thermal scopes<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Display Resolution Does Not Improve NETD<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA higher-resolution OLED can improve presentation quality and interface readability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It cannot change the thermal sensitivity of the detector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Likewise, increasing display brightness or contrast does not improve the underlying NETD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The display is the final presentation layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NETD is determined earlier in the imaging chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This distinction matters because product specifications often place detector resolution, display resolution, and NETD next to each other even though they describe different components.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNETD Should Be Read as Part of a Complete System<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA strong thermal imaging system balances multiple characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NETD matters because thermal sensitivity determines how effectively subtle temperature differences can rise above system noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But it works together with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\ndetector resolution;<\/li>\n\n\n\n pixel pitch;<\/li>\n\n\n\n optics;<\/li>\n\n\n\n focal length;<\/li>\n\n\n\n f-number;<\/li>\n\n\n\n field of view;<\/li>\n\n\n\n focus;<\/li>\n\n\n\n calibration;<\/li>\n\n\n\n frame rate;<\/li>\n\n\n\n processing;<\/li>\n\n\n\ndisplay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nA lower NETD cannot compensate for every weakness elsewhere in the imaging chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, excellent sensitivity cannot recover spatial detail that the optical system never resolved onto the detector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Likewise, excellent resolution cannot fully compensate for a scene in which the thermal signal is buried in noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis system-level view is central to understanding what defines a high-end thermal scope<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to Compare NETD Between Thermal Devices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhen comparing two specification sheets, use this sequence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nConfirm what the NETD value refers to.<\/strong> Detector, core, or complete imaging system?<\/li>\n\n\n\n Check the stated test temperature.<\/strong> Do not assume values measured under different conditions are directly equivalent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Check lens f-number.<\/strong> Optical speed affects system sensitivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Check whether the specification is normalized.<\/strong> Some values may be referenced to conditions such as F\/1.0.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Compare native detector resolution separately.<\/strong> NETD does not tell you how many spatial samples are available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Compare pixel pitch separately.<\/strong> Pixel geometry is not a substitute for thermal sensitivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Check field of view and focal length.<\/strong> They determine viewing geometry and target sampling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Review processing modes.<\/strong> Heavy denoising or contrast processing can strongly affect displayed appearance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Look for controlled image comparisons.<\/strong> Same scene, same environmental conditions, similar FOV, comparable focus, and known settings are far more useful than unrelated screenshots.<\/li>\n\n\n\nMatch sensitivity to the intended use.<\/strong> Very low NETD may be particularly valuable when low thermal contrast is common, while another application may place more weight on resolution, FOV, size, or runtime.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nIs <18 mK a \u201cGold Standard\u201d?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIt is better to avoid treating one NETD value as a universal industry threshold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A sub-18 mK specification represents very high thermal sensitivity when measured under appropriate and comparable conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That can be technically valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the number does not automatically make a complete thermal device superior to every system with a higher NETD value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A device with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nlower NETD,<\/li>\n\n\n\n unsuitable FOV,<\/li>\n\n\n\n insufficient spatial resolution,<\/li>\n\n\n\n poor optics,<\/li>\n\n\n\nor poorly tuned processing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nmay still be less appropriate for a particular application than a well-balanced alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NETD should therefore be interpreted as one important system specification, not as a pass\/fail badge.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Should You Verify on a Product Datasheet?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBefore using a NETD figure to compare products, check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nNETD value;<\/li>\n\n\n\n test temperature;<\/li>\n\n\n\n lens f-number;<\/li>\n\n\n\n whether it is detector, core, or system NETD;<\/li>\n\n\n\n detector resolution;<\/li>\n\n\n\n pixel pitch;<\/li>\n\n\n\n focal length;<\/li>\n\n\n\n field of view;<\/li>\n\n\n\n frame rate;<\/li>\n\n\n\n display resolution;<\/li>\n\n\n\n processing mode used for demonstrations;<\/li>\n\n\n\n any qualifying conditions or footnotes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nIf the exact test conditions are not published, avoid assuming that two different manufacturers’ NETD numbers are perfectly comparable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lower NETD Is Valuable\u2014But Context Makes It Meaningful<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNETD is one of the most useful thermal-imaging specifications because it describes sensitivity to small thermal differences relative to system noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lower values are generally preferable when the measurement conditions are comparable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the value becomes meaningful only when it is considered alongside detector resolution, optics, f-number, field of view, processing, and the actual thermal contrast of the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The correct conclusion is therefore not:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\u201cEvery thermal device must be below 18 mK.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n It is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\u201cUnderstand the NETD value, understand how it was measured, and evaluate whether the complete system matches the intended conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Once those requirements are clear, you can compare the current Yubeen thermal imaging range<\/a><\/strong> using the verified specifications of the exact current products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u0427\u0430\u0441\u0442\u043e \u0437\u0430\u0434\u0430\u0432\u0430\u0435\u043c\u044b\u0435 \u0432\u043e\u043f\u0440\u043e\u0441\u044b<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nIs Lower NETD Better?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nUnder comparable test conditions, a lower NETD generally indicates greater thermal sensitivity and an improved ability to distinguish smaller thermal differences relative to system noise.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \nDoes 18 mK Mean the Device Can Accurately Measure 0.018\u00b0C?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nNo. An 18 mK value corresponds to a 0.018 K temperature interval, but NETD is a noise-equivalent sensitivity metric. It should not be interpreted as general temperature-measurement accuracy or a guarantee of resolving every 0.018\u00b0C field difference.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \nIs NETD More Important Than Detector Resolution?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nNeither replaces the other. NETD describes thermal sensitivity, while detector resolution describes spatial sampling. The relative importance depends on the scene and intended use.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \nDoes Lower NETD Increase Detection Range?<\/h3>\n\n\nIt can help in low-contrast conditions, but it does not create a fixed increase in detection distance. DRI performance also depends on target size, resolution, optics, field of view, atmosphere, contrast, and processing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \nCan a Low-NETD Thermal Device See Through Fog?<\/h3>\n\n\nNot literally. Lower NETD can help preserve weak thermal contrast that reaches the detector, but fog, humidity, and rain can attenuate infrared radiation and reduce practical range.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \nDoes a 12\u03bcm Detector Automatically Have Lower NETD Than a 17\u03bcm Detector?<\/h3>\n\n\nNo. Pixel pitch and NETD are different specifications. Thermal sensitivity depends on the complete detector and imaging-system design, not pixel pitch alone.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Learn what NETD measures, why lower mK can help in low-contrast thermal scenes, and why sensitivity must be compared with optics, resolution, and test conditions.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8833,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[87],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8634","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-technology-guides"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8634","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8634"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8634\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9085,"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8634\/revisions\/9085"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8833"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8634"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8634"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yubeen.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8634"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}