Volume 3 Issue 7 July 2014
During the past few months, there has been considerable interest in the use of small remote control aircraft or drones to conduct airborne infrared inspections.
The availability of compact thermal imagers capable of wireless communication and powerful, radio-controlled helicopters have enabled some thermographers to assemble airborne imaging systems for infrared imaging building exteriors, flat roofs, and large photovoltaic installations. Although the marriage of drones and thermal imagers offers opportunities, there are some challenges to this innovative approach.
The availability of compact thermal imagers capable of wireless communication and powerful, radio-controlled helicopters have enabled some thermographers to assemble airborne imaging systems for infrared imaging building exteriors, flat roofs, and large photovoltaic installations. Although the marriage of drones and thermal imagers offers opportunities, there are some challenges to this innovative approach.
The Australian Institute for Non Destructive Testing (AINDT) recently named IPI Learning as the newest Approved Training Body for the Level I Certified Infrared Training course. IPI Learning has been conducting Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer® training courses throughout Australia, Oceania, and South Africa since 2008.
Have you ever wondered what the size of your imager’s field of view is at a given distance? If you know the visual field of view specifications for a thermal imager, it is possible to calculate the size of your imager’s viewing area for any given distance using a scientific calculator. The formula for this calculation is:
{(tangent 1/2 viewing angle) x distance} x 2
To apply the above formula, follow these steps:
{(tangent 1/2 viewing angle) x distance} x 2
To apply the above formula, follow these steps:
Infraspection Institute is pleased to announce that its annual Advanced Training Conference, Technical Symposium and Technology Expo, IR/INFO 2015, will be held January 18 – 21, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Now in its 26th year, IR/INFO features four days of networking, learning, and fun in a relaxed, yet professional, family atmosphere.
Infraspection Institute is presently seeking papers and presenters for IR/INFO 2015. Invited topics include, but are not limited to: safety, emerging applications, building sciences, related NDT, case histories, as well as tips and tricks. Presentations are typically 25 minutes with 5 minutes for Q & A time with the audience. All papers and presentations will be published in the IR/INFO Proceedings. The deadline for abstract submissions is July 31.
Infraspection Institute is presently seeking papers and presenters for IR/INFO 2015. Invited topics include, but are not limited to: safety, emerging applications, building sciences, related NDT, case histories, as well as tips and tricks. Presentations are typically 25 minutes with 5 minutes for Q & A time with the audience. All papers and presentations will be published in the IR/INFO Proceedings. The deadline for abstract submissions is July 31.
