http://www.irapps.com Uses of Infrared Thermal Imagers & Thermometers Tue, 01 May 2012 17:18:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.irapps.com/2012/05/01/jenoptik-launches-new-variocam-hd/ http://www.irapps.com/2012/05/01/jenoptik-launches-new-variocam-hd/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 17:18:32 +0000 Editor http://www.irapps.com/?p=1167 Jena, Germany / Jupiter FL, USA — Jenoptik is pushing thermal imaging quality one more step further towards photorealistic image quality. The new VarioCAM® HD records radiometric images and images sequences of 1024 x 768 pixel resolution at a frame rate of up to 30 Hz and offers much more. Setting new standards for thermographic accuracy [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2012/05/01/jenoptik-launches-new-variocam-hd/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/2012/04/27/infraspection-institute-announces-passing-of-christopher-seffrin/ http://www.irapps.com/2012/04/27/infraspection-institute-announces-passing-of-christopher-seffrin/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:00:01 +0000 Ray http://www.irapps.com/?p=1163 Burlington NJ, USA — It is with heavy hearts that Infraspection Institute announces the death of its Co-Director, Christopher Seffrin. Chris peacefully passed away at his home on April 25th while surrounded by his family. An Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer® since 1988, Chris was a co-founder of Jersey Infrared Consultants and a practicing thermographer [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2012/04/27/infraspection-institute-announces-passing-of-christopher-seffrin/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/2012/04/17/2012-nist-radiation-thermometry-short-course/ http://www.irapps.com/2012/04/17/2012-nist-radiation-thermometry-short-course/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:51:30 +0000 Ray http://www.irapps.com/?p=1149 June 4 to 8, 2012 | NIST Gaithersburg, Maryland The NIST Radiation Short Course is offered every 2 years and covers the fundamentals of radiometric physics and instrumentation associated with determining temperature from observations of thermal radiation from materials. Participants will gain a good understanding of temperature measurement using thermal radiation, proper uncertainty analysis, treatment [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2012/04/17/2012-nist-radiation-thermometry-short-course/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/2012/04/09/cryogenic-infrared-radiometer-for-transferal-of-nist-radiometric-standards-2/ http://www.irapps.com/2012/04/09/cryogenic-infrared-radiometer-for-transferal-of-nist-radiometric-standards-2/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:26:31 +0000 Editor http://www.irapps.com/?p=1141 Conference Title: Harnessing Light: Optical Science and Metrology at NIST PRESENTATION: Cryogenic infrared radiometer for transferal of NIST radiometric standards. Proc. SPIE 4450, 168 (2001); doi:10.1117/12.431249 BY: Blake G. Crowther Utah State Univ. and Optical Research Associates (USA), Deron K. Scott, Andrew L. Shumway, and Alan Thurgood, Utah State Univ. (USA), Richard D. Williams Aerojet, [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2012/04/09/cryogenic-infrared-radiometer-for-transferal-of-nist-radiometric-standards-2/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/2012/03/25/standards-calibration-in-ir-thermography/ http://www.irapps.com/2012/03/25/standards-calibration-in-ir-thermography/#comments Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:23:40 +0000 Ray http://www.irapps.com/?p=1131 A presentation at the 2012 IR/INFO Conference in New Orleans LA, USA, January 2012 Abstract Standards play a big role in infrared thermography, but there are several kinds of them. Some are about the thermal imaging instruments themselves, their calibration and performance; and others are about using the instruments. There are still others about the [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2012/03/25/standards-calibration-in-ir-thermography/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/2012/03/22/active-thermography-software-irbis-3-active/ http://www.irapps.com/2012/03/22/active-thermography-software-irbis-3-active/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:00:59 +0000 InfraTec GmbH Infrarotsensorik und Messtechnik http://www.irapps.com/?p=1111 Software for non-destructive material testing with ImageIR ® and VarioCAM ® high resolution Dresden, Germany — The material properties of products can be tested without contact by applying a heat impulse to the test object by means of infrared thermography. This process, which is also known as heat flow, or active thermography, allows a non-destructive [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2012/03/22/active-thermography-software-irbis-3-active/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/2012/03/15/ir-imaging-revolutionizing-business-at-roofing-southwest/ http://www.irapps.com/2012/03/15/ir-imaging-revolutionizing-business-at-roofing-southwest/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:02:03 +0000 Ray Peacock http://www.irapps.com/?p=1106 Advancements in Roofing Technology at Roofing Southwest Las Vegas NV, USA — (PRWEB) — Infrared thermographic imaging has become an essential tool to roofing companies in recent years. In layman’s terms, infrared cameras detect and photograph heat signatures that may not be visible to the naked eye. Las Vegas roofing company, Roofing Southwest, says the [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2012/03/15/ir-imaging-revolutionizing-business-at-roofing-southwest/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/2012/03/12/thermal-imaging-advances-the-security-industry/ http://www.irapps.com/2012/03/12/thermal-imaging-advances-the-security-industry/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:45:17 +0000 Ray Peacock http://www.irapps.com/?p=1099 As we all know, technology is constantly evolving. Advances in thermal imaging are a testament to the impact technology can have on an industry. Once expensive military technology, thermal imaging cameras are more affordable than ever, and security professionals are quickly taking advantage of enhancements to video surveillance this technology provides. Poor lighting and long [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2012/03/12/thermal-imaging-advances-the-security-industry/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/2012/03/05/how-thermal-imaging-detects-electronic-bugs/ http://www.irapps.com/2012/03/05/how-thermal-imaging-detects-electronic-bugs/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:50:34 +0000 Editor http://www.irapps.com/?p=1095 [image credit: bugsweeps.com] Covert electronic surveillance – bugging – is much more common than most people think. Governments, security forces and, as we now know, the media, have been doing it for years. Even Hugh Grant’s done it successfully. It’s also an increasingly common tool for corporates, as companies spy on one another to steal [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2012/03/05/how-thermal-imaging-detects-electronic-bugs/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/2012/01/04/cella-cast-ir-ratio-thermometer-measures-molten-metal-temperatures/ http://www.irapps.com/2012/01/04/cella-cast-ir-ratio-thermometer-measures-molten-metal-temperatures/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:55:23 +0000 Ray http://www.irapps.com/?p=1078 Temperature is one of the most crucial process variables in foundry operations. Molten metal which is too hot will damage the sand cores. A temperature which is too low will lead to poor metal flow and may result in bubbles or cavities. The pour temperature also has an impact on the physical properties of the [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2012/01/04/cella-cast-ir-ratio-thermometer-measures-molten-metal-temperatures/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/2011/12/19/real-time-detection-of-carbon-monoxide-other-toxic-gases/ http://www.irapps.com/2011/12/19/real-time-detection-of-carbon-monoxide-other-toxic-gases/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:35:56 +0000 Ray http://www.irapps.com/?p=1075 Carbon monoxide (CO) detection & more with a revolutionary, new thermal imaging camera The new FLIR GF346 , a revolutionary thermal imaging camera, is capable of finding carbon monoxide and other toxic gases / vapours including acetonitrile, acetyl cyanide, arsine, bromine isocyanate, chlorine isocyanate, chlorodimethylsilane, cyanogen bromide, dichloromethylsilane, ethenone, ethyl thiocyanate, germane, hexyl isocyanide, ketene, [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2011/12/19/real-time-detection-of-carbon-monoxide-other-toxic-gases/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/31/monitoring-active-volcanoes/ http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/31/monitoring-active-volcanoes/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:47:18 +0000 Ray Peacock http://www.irweb.info/?p=685 Italian Catania institute has set up permanent infrared camera monitoring at major volcanic sites in its region. If an infrared camera is the instrument to detect and measure hot spots, it must be the perfect tool to survey the biggest and most impressive hot spots on earth: volcanoes. Italy is home to at least two [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/31/monitoring-active-volcanoes/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/28/new-free-vendor-directory-for-ir-products-services/ http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/28/new-free-vendor-directory-for-ir-products-services/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:54:58 +0000 Ray Peacock http://www.irweb.info/?p=679 List your organization (organisation) here It is free for those who sell, service, or provide training or measurement services in the fields of  Infrared Thermography and /or Infrared Temperature Measurement. Our policy is really simple: We accept all valid entries and edit or reject those that appear poorly written or obviously the efforts of a [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/28/new-free-vendor-directory-for-ir-products-services/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/27/a-type-s-radiation-thermometer-for-steel-mills/ http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/27/a-type-s-radiation-thermometer-for-steel-mills/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:04:54 +0000 Ray Peacock http://www.irapps.com/?p=1046 A Type-S radiation thermometer for steel mills Proc. SPIE 5073, 85 (2003); doi:10.1117/12.498828 by: G. Raymond Peacock Temperatures.com, Inc. (USA) Conference Date: Tuesday 22 April 2003 Conference Location: Orlando, FL, USA Conference Title: Thermosense XXV Conference Chairs: K. Elliott Cramer, Xavier P. Maldague Abstract: The need for standardization in infrared radiation thermometry has never been [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/27/a-type-s-radiation-thermometer-for-steel-mills/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/26/infraspection-institute-infrared-thermography-practice-standards/ http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/26/infraspection-institute-infrared-thermography-practice-standards/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:42:53 +0000 Ray http://www.irweb.info/?p=717 The Infraspection Institute provides training, certification, & support services for thermographers worldwide, in fact it was the first organization to do so in North America. Their original set of Guides for Thermographers were updated a few years ago, renamed standards and are expanded and reviewed regularly, especially as new applications emerge. They are one of [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/26/infraspection-institute-infrared-thermography-practice-standards/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/23/spectral-irradiance-and-radiance-responsivity-calibrations-using-uniform-sources-sircus-facility-at-nist/ http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/23/spectral-irradiance-and-radiance-responsivity-calibrations-using-uniform-sources-sircus-facility-at-nist/#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:59:25 +0000 Ray Peacock http://www.irapps.com/?p=1040 Spectral Irradiance and Radiance Responsivity Calibrations Using Uniform Sources (SIRCUS) Facility at NIST, Proc. SPIE 5542, 363 (2004); doi:10.1117/12.559577 Conference Date: Wednesday 04 August 2004 Conference Location: Denver, CO, USA Conference Title: Earth Observing Systems IX Conference Chairs: William L. Barnes, James J. ButlerCiting Articles (8) By: Steven W. Brown, George P. Eppeldauer, Joseph P. [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/23/spectral-irradiance-and-radiance-responsivity-calibrations-using-uniform-sources-sircus-facility-at-nist/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/21/thermal-imagery-sheds-light-on-wolf-disease/ http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/21/thermal-imagery-sheds-light-on-wolf-disease/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:42:03 +0000 Ray Peacock http://www.irapps.com/?p=980 USGS scientists are examining thermal imagery of wolves as one step in assessing impacts of Sarcoptic Mangeon the survival, reproduction and social behavior of this species in Yellowstone National Park. All research animals are handled by following the specific requirements of USGS Animal Care and Use policies. 2801_up_close Psychedelically colored wolves depicted by thermal imaging [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/21/thermal-imagery-sheds-light-on-wolf-disease/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/14/cryogenic-infrared-radiometer-for-transferal-of-nist-radiometric-standards/ http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/14/cryogenic-infrared-radiometer-for-transferal-of-nist-radiometric-standards/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:13:08 +0000 Ray Peacock http://www.irapps.com/?p=1001 Cryogenic infrared radiometer for transferal of NIST radiometric standards Proc. SPIE 4450, 168 (2001); doi:10.1117/12.431249 Conference Date: Wednesday 01 August 2001 Conference Location: San Diego, CA, USA Conference Title: Harnessing Light: Optical Science and Metrology at NIST Conference Chairs: Carmina Londono Alerts Tools Share Abstract Blake G. Crowther Utah State Univ. and Optical Research Associates [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/14/cryogenic-infrared-radiometer-for-transferal-of-nist-radiometric-standards/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/13/infrared-sensors-measure-the-temperature-of-gas-cylinders-during-filling/ http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/13/infrared-sensors-measure-the-temperature-of-gas-cylinders-during-filling/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:50:56 +0000 Editor http://www.irapps.com/?p=998 Calex pyrometers including PyroCouple model PC151MT-0 Leighton Buzzard, England — Calex pyrometers including PyroCouple model PC151MT-0 have been used for over 7 years by a major provider of packaged gas to measure the temperature of gas cylinders during filling. The temperature reading has several uses in quality control and also helps ensure safety. When a [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2011/10/13/infrared-sensors-measure-the-temperature-of-gas-cylinders-during-filling/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/2011/09/22/flir-application-stories-on-infrared-gas-imaging/ http://www.irapps.com/2011/09/22/flir-application-stories-on-infrared-gas-imaging/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:10:58 +0000 Ray Peacock http://www.irapps.com/?p=987 The FLIR organization has published app stories where one can read how their customers are using FLIR infrared cameras and thermal imaging solutions – Listed below are some of them. Visit the webpage www.flir.com/thermography/eurasia/en/content/?id=23996 to see more expanded descriptions and possibly some additional stories. New ones are added from time to time. App Story About: [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2011/09/22/flir-application-stories-on-infrared-gas-imaging/feed/ 0 http://www.irapps.com/2011/09/12/nist-traceable-radiometric-calibration-transfer-standard/ http://www.irapps.com/2011/09/12/nist-traceable-radiometric-calibration-transfer-standard/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:00:30 +0000 Ray Peacock http://www.irapps.com/?p=977 Cryogenic infrared radiometer for transferal of NIST radiometric standards Proc. SPIE 4450, 168 (2001); doi:10.1117/12.431249, by Blake G. Crowther Utah State Univ. and Optical Research Associates (USA) Deron K. Scott, Andrew L. Shumway, and Alan Thurgood Utah State Univ. (USA) Richard D. Williams Aerojet, A GenCorp Co. (USA) Conference Date: Wednesday 01 August 2001 Conference [...]]]> http://www.irapps.com/2011/09/12/nist-traceable-radiometric-calibration-transfer-standard/feed/ 0