A flexible thin metal film thermal sensing system is provided. A
self-metallized polymeric film has a polymeric film region and a metal
surface disposed thereon. A layer of electrically-conductive metal is
deposited directly onto the self-metallized polymeric film's metal
surface. Coupled to at least one of the metal surface and the layer of
electrically-conductive metal is a device/system for measuring an
electrical characteristic associated therewith as an indication of
temperature.