Data Harvest Wireless Infrared (IR) Sensor – Thermal Radiation & Heat Transfer Investigation Sensor (Code 80463)

The Data Harvest Wireless Infrared (IR) Sensor is a high-performance physics sensor designed for measuring infrared radiation from a wide variety of surfaces and environments. It enables students to investigate thermal energy transfer, heat loss, and radiation through accurate, real-time data collection.

This versatile sensor supports a wide range of classic physics demonstrations and investigations, including Leslie’s cube, heat conduction along metal rods, Herschel’s discovery of infrared radiation, and the Stefan–Boltzmann law. It also allows students to explore everyday thermal physics concepts such as insulation efficiency, filament lamp performance, and heat loss from the human body.

With its wireless design, the sensor provides complete freedom of movement in the classroom and outdoors. Students can easily compare infrared emissions from different surfaces, investigate building insulation performance, or set up demonstrations anywhere in the lab without being restricted by cables.

Key Features

• Measures infrared (IR) radiation from objects and surfaces
• Supports investigations of heat transfer, radiation, and energy loss
• Enables classic experiments such as Leslie’s cube and Herschel’s infrared discovery
• Explores key physics principles including the Stefan–Boltzmann law
• Investigates insulation efficiency and thermal conductivity
• Suitable for studying human thermoregulation and heat loss
• Wireless operation for flexible indoor and outdoor experiments
• Allows comparison of thermal radiation from different materials

Ideal for School Science Lessons & Physics Learning

Ideal for KS3, GCSE, A-Level physics, and engineering courses, this sensor provides a modern and engaging way to study thermodynamics and radiation in real-world contexts.

• Investigating infrared radiation and heat transfer
• Exploring energy efficiency in buildings and materials
• Understanding thermal physics and radiation laws
• Comparing heat loss in different environments
• Linking physics concepts to real-world applications

Powerful, flexible, and classroom-ready, the Data Harvest Wireless Infrared Sensor helps students develop a deeper understanding of thermal physics through hands-on experimentation and live data analysis.