num_pages: 370
description: Copublished with JCD Publishing. Thorough explanation of heat transfer, with concepts supported by thermograms. Intended for all who work with thermal imaging researchers, system designers, test engineers, sales staff, and military and civilian end users. Contents - Introduction- Heat- Blackbody radiation- Emissivity- Atmospheric transmittance- Camera design- Performance parameters- Camera selection- Observer training- Introduction to applications- Target Signatures- Temperature measurements- Building envelope inspections- Roof inspections- Power distribution- Electrical/Mechanical Inspection- Buried objects- Surveillance- Nondestructive testing- Process/ quality control- Inspection procedures- Appendix Temperature conversion- Appendix Emissivity- Appendix Thermal Sensing and Imaging- Index
language: English
title: Common Sense Approach to Thermal Imaging
titlecomplete: Common Sense Approach to Thermal Imaging (SPIE Press Monograph Vol. PM86)
ratings_count: 1
publisher: SPIE Publications