SOLVED PA - Danelo Souza Cavalcante, 34, escapes prison, Chester Co., 31 Aug 2023 *armed with rifle, extremely dangerous* *Captured* #2

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Grasping at straws here, but didn’t they use drones with thermal imaging to (successfully) locate a lost child at night several (okay maybe 5-6) years ago? It was admittedly in the middle of winter and also a cornfield or something. But maybe this technique could be deployed when it gets colder?

Edited to add: the case I’m thinking of was in 2019 (below), but in the course of googling, it seems there have been quite a few cases of drone operators helping to locate missing little kids.

www.kare11.com

Photographer uses drone, thermal camera to help find missing 6-year-old

"Six years old, lost out in the fields. It's 30 degrees. You can't not do something."
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ArianeEmory said:
Grasping at straws here, but didn’t they use drones with thermal imaging to (successfully) locate a lost child at night several (okay maybe 5-6) years ago? It was admittedly in the middle of winter and also a cornfield or something. But maybe this technique could be deployed when it gets colder?
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JMO

Weather in the area has been hot and humid for about a week. I've heard infrared wasn't very effective. However today and tonight will be much cooler, hopefully they can utilize thermal imaging tonight.
 
jimg77 said:
JMO

Weather in the area has been hot and humid for about a week. I've heard infrared wasn't very effective. However today and tonight will be much cooler, hopefully they can utilize thermal imaging tonight.
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Does thermal imaging only work at night, or could they be using that now? Sorry if that is a stupid question.
 
Diddian said:
Does thermal imaging only work at night, or could they be using that now? Sorry if that is a stupid question.
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Its not a stupid question as thermal imagers rely on heat and heat variances are more detectable at night.

It probably depends on the level of the thermal imaging devise being used. Military grade thermal imagers work in the day time- but at a relatively reduced level depending on heat, terrain etc.

But....Thermal imagers have come a long ways. As with cell phones and a variety of other techno gadgets, prices have fallen to the point where every day people can afford what was once considered military grade thermal imagers.

Getting to the point.... the police are likely using pretty high grade, modern (but not ubber, best of the best modern military) imagers. These would be small, portable and would work in the day time to a good degree.
 
The capability of seeing through trees
Since wood features a heat-isolating property, it is also a real obstacle for heat radiation, and thermal imaging devices usually fail to see through trees. However, it does not make such devices useless when searching for people or hunting or observing animals in the forest-covered areas. These areas are not solid wood, so you can see all the radiated heat passing in-between tree trunks and branches.

Can Thermal Imaging See Through Walls, Glass, Tree

Thermal imaging technology is becoming more and more popular today due to the various spheres of application. Indeed, it is a powerful means for detecting people and animals, gas or water leaks, and other kinds of objects and substances. However, it is no
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Cryptic said:
Its not a stupid question as thermal imagers rely on heat and heat variances are more detectable at night.

It probably depends on the level of the thermal imaging devise being used. Military grade thermal imagers work in the day time- but at a relatively reduced level depending on heat, terrain etc.

But....Thermal imagers have come a long ways. As with cell phones and a variety of other techno gadgets, prices have fallen to the point where every day people can afford what was once considered military grade thermal imagers.

Getting to the point.... the police are likely using pretty high grade, modern (but not ubber, best of the best modern military) imagers. These would be small, portable and would work in the day time to a good degree.
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Thank you and @jimg77 for your responses.
 
DAVELO CAVALCANTE SIGHTINGS: There have been several sightings since convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante escaped from the Chester County Prison 2 weeks ago. Anyone with information on his whereabouts can contact the police tipline at 717-562-2987

https://twitter.com/x/status/1701641915953787277

Edited: original post. Maybe he shot himself, is that even possible with a rifle? moo
 
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