Videos tagged with Projectile Heat Signature

This video investigates the visibility of tracer ammunition on thermal imaging. It demonstrates that while tracer rounds burn at high temperatures (2,500°F), their heat signature is often masked by the ballistic gelatin medium. For a thermal signature to be visible, the tracer must be close to the surface or have ignited sufficiently before impact. The video also highlights that some tracers may not ignite at all, especially at closer ranges, due to insufficient 'runway' for ignition.