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The infrared spectrum bands, their abbreviations and corresponding wavelengths.
| Name | Abbr. | Wave Length Range (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Near Infrared | NIR | 0.75–1.4 |
| Short Wavelength Infrared | SWIR | 1.4–3 |
| Mid Wavelength Infrared | MWIR | 3–8 |
| Long Wavelength Infrared | LWIR | 8–15 |
| Far Infrared | FIR | 15–1000 |
