Detecting Structural Heat Losses with Mobile Infrared Thermography. Part I. Description of Technique.

Abstract

A method to assess quickly the insulation effectiveness of buildings using mobile infrared thermography has been developed at USA CRREL. In contrast to the infrared thermography done in Sweden, this method concentrates on obtaining useful data by measuring the outside surface temperature of structures. This report outlines the basic principles involved in these measurements, and discusses field measurements and the inherent advantages of infrared thermography. Typical thermograms are presented in the appendixes.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA001549

Entities

People

  • Michael A. Bush
  • Richard H. Munis
  • Roger H. Berger
  • Stephen J. Marshall

Organizations

  • Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Contrast
  • Heat Loss
  • Insulation
  • Losses
  • Measurement
  • Surface Temperature
  • Thermography

Readers

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics