infrared film

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Scope note
Film that is sensitized to invisible infrared wavelengths. It is used in aerial photography to cut through atmospheric haze (which scatters blue light but not infrared rays) and for special purposes in scientific and forensic photography. First developed in 1919.
infrared film
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024