Online thermal imaging: a simple approach

Mark Senior; Steve Hollock; Sat Sandhu; Joanne Coy; Rob Parkin

doi:10.1117/12.486036

1 April 2003 Online thermal imaging: a simple approach

Mark Senior, Steve Hollock, Sat Sandhu, Joanne Coy, Rob Parkin

Proceedings Volume 5073, Thermosense XXV; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.486036
Event: AeroSense 2003, 2003, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

Continuous monitoring of plant and processes is widely practised but the use of thermal imagers in such systems has always been restricted by camera cost. A radiometric thermal imager can be regarded as equivalent to multiple single point radiometers or a matrix of thermocouples but with the advantages of far denser coverage, non-contact measurement, simpler installation and data processing; in addition several of the advantages of conventional machine vision systems such as shape and position recognition can be provided. IRISYS has developed a multipoint radiometer utilising its low-cost infrared array technology. This unit provides continuous real-time temperature monitoring of 256 data points at an affordable price; it is housed in a small, light-weight, sealed and robust metal case and generates RS232 or Ethernet data output. This paper reviews the radiometer technology and its application to single and multi-camera systems.

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Mark Senior, Steve Hollock, Sat Sandhu, Joanne Coy, and Rob Parkin "Online thermal imaging: a simple approach", Proc. SPIE 5073, Thermosense XXV, (1 April 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.486036

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