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How to Use Spot Size Ratios
With awareness of infrared technology at an all time high, point radiometers have become a common tool in a wide variety of industries. Understanding how to properly apply spot size values is imperative for accurate temperature measurement.
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Understanding Imager Resolution
Resolution is one of the most important objective specifications for a thermal imaging system. Due to a lack of standardization, this term is used in a variety of ways, many of which can be confusing or misleading.
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HVAC Systems and Infrared Technology to Solve Water Intrusion Problems
Locating the source of water leaks in buildings constructed with non-absorbent materials, such as glass, pre-cast concrete panels, and stone facades can be expensive with little to no progress to show for the investment.
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Netiquette and Your Online Image
First impressions not only count but they can last a long time. Bad impressions can last forever especially if their source is constantly in public view on an internet message board.
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Infraspection Institute Announces Passing of Christopher Seffrin
It is with heavy hearts that Infraspection Institute announces the death of its Co-Director, Christopher Seffrin.
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The 3 Most Important Questions
Thermal anomalies are not always as obvious as one might expect. Often, subtle thermal differences can be indicative of major problems. Because infrared thermography is a visual inspection technique, its effectiveness relies on the observation skills of the thermographer.
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Is Distance Learning Right For You?
Recent advancements in technology are reshaping traditional approaches to education. Students are now able to study a wide variety of subjects, including thermography, from virtually anywhere in the world.
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Ensuring Payment for Your Services
Thermographers (like lawyers) are subject to the "call girl principle," which states that the perceived value of a service drops like a stone once the service has been performed.
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Thermography Image Processing Technique Provides High Resolution QVGA (320 x 240) Display
Thermography applications have expanded with lower priced infrared camera availability; however, for those applications requiring high performance/high resolution thermography images such as construction fault diagnosis, image processing to achieve a suitable high resolution display has proven to be a difficult task.
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Selecting and Using a Respirator
Thermographers often work in environments that require the use of respiratory protection.In this Tip we discuss the selection and use of common respirator types.
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Imager Resolution & The Great Pixel Debates
Resolution is one of the most important objective specifications for any thermal imaging system. Pixel count is frequently offered as a measure of image quality; however, pixel count is only one of many factors that affect imager resolution.
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The Myth Behind IFOV Values
A specification commonly provided for thermal imagers is Instantaneous Field of View or IFOV. Many people mistakenly believe that IFOV values provide meaningful information about a thermal imager’s performance.
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IR Inspections of Emergency Power Systems
UPS systems and emergency generators are common defenses for facilities where uninterrupted electrical power is critical. Performed properly, IR inspections can help to improve reliability of emergency power systems.
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Compensating for Reflected Temperature
When performing infrared temperature measurements, reflected infrared energy can be a significant error source.
This potential error source can be overcome by using the proper radiometer and test procedure.
This potential error source can be overcome by using the proper radiometer and test procedure.
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Selling your Services Using Social Media
At the IR/INFO 2011 Conference, Jack was introduced to some remarkable video and audio social media products.
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Preventing Workplace Falls
“Watch Your Step”. Sage advice that we’ve heard a million times; however, falls continue to be one of the most common workplace accidents. Following a few simple steps can help thermographers to prevent most falls.
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Infrared Inspections of Flat Roofs
Infrared inspections can be especially helpful in formulating a roof maintenance program. As with other types of infrared inspections, several interdependent factors can affect a thermographer’s success.
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First Impressions Count
“First impressions count.” This timeless observation underscores the importance of appearances when meeting someone for the first time. This same observation also holds true in the modern, wired world.
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How Pest Thermography is a Good Candidate in Choosing a New Income Stream
In our ever-changing economy many companies are looking for new income streams. In this paper we will examine pest thermography as a possible candidate. We will discuss two of the hottest money making pests to date as they relate to IR pest inspections.
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IR Inspections of Electric Motors
Despite the important role they play in a commercial facility, electric motors tend to be both out-of-sight and out-of-mind until they fail. Infrared thermography can be used as a cost-effective diagnostic tool for detecting problems within electric motor systems.
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