Detecting Structural Heat Losses with Mobile Infrared Thermography. Part II - Survey of Pease Air Force Base, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Abstract

During the winter of 1973-74 a mobile infrared thermography system was used to survey housing units and base facilities at Pease Air Force Base, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This report provides both qualitative and quantitative evidence regarding heat flow out of the eave vents of these housing units. Calculations indicate that a significant amount of heat is being lost in this manner due to inadequate attic (cap) insulation. Possible evidence of incomplete ventilation could explain the presence of condensation in the housing units. Analyses of thermograms are presented to show the possible existence of low and high pressure areas around a structure and how they relate to heat loss.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA012117

Entities

People

  • M. A. Bush
  • R. H. Berger
  • R. H. Munis
  • S. J. Marshall

Organizations

  • Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Condensation
  • Energy
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Loss
  • Heat Transmission
  • High Pressure
  • Insulation
  • Losses
  • New Hampshire
  • Thermography

Readers

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.
  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics