Prototype Development of an Infrared Thermal Topographic Analysis System
Abstract
Innovative computational analysis methods and image processing techniques were combined with a commercially available infrared (IR) thermal imaging video system to produce complete surface thermographic data of a ramjet combustor configuration. The components of the data analysis system, the data-reduction procedures, and typical test data are presented. Data precision and the limitations of the infrared system are discussed. Unique capabilities of the system included continuous infrared color or gray-scale video monitoring of a heated test article, full-frame video digitizing and image enhancement on infrared thermal images, and computer processing to produce complete surface three-dimensional thermal topographic data plots of a heated combustor under actual operating conditions. (EDC)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA230673
Entities
People
- Gary D. Streby
Organizations
- Universal Energy Systems