After nightfall, the extreme darkness of a forest, park, or open range can be crippling. Infrared products provide a dramatic advantage, virtually lighting up the landscape with dramatic contrasts of thermal intensity. A thermal imager can see foliage and easily spot boats and people on waterways. A thermal imager helps park rangers to count and monitor game, interdict poachers, and conduct search-and-rescue missions for lost campers, boaters and hunters.