Evaluation of Thermal Imaging Equipment

Details

• Creators:
  Leibrock, Christopher
• Corporate Creators:
  South Dakota. Department of Transportation
• Corporate Contributors:
  South Dakota. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Research ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Evaluation Heat Temperature Thermal Imagery Thermal Imaging Camera
• Publication/ Report Number:
  SD2007-05-F
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States ; South Dakota
• Edition:
  Final Report November 2010 to March 2011
• Corporate Publisher:
  South Dakota. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Research
• Abstract:
  The overall goal of this project was to investigate the potential of the FLIR T360 camera and provide suggestions for implementing a thermal imaging system within the Department. The FLIR T360 thermal imaging camera system has proven to be a very easy to use tool that if used properly will benefit the Department for many years to come. It was seen that thermal imaging is not to be taken lightly and proper training and knowledge are required to use and implement the camera system in order to achieve quality results. Multiple field trials were attempted to show the ability and performance of the FLIR T360 while looking at asphalt paving operations, pavement cracks and centerline joints, tank volumes and bridge deck delaminations. Out of the original intended uses for the camera, thermal imaging of asphalt paving projects is the most likely candidate for the camera. This is due to the thermal imaging system being most easily implemented as an aid and tool when conducting quality assurance on asphalt paving operations. Building energy audits are commonly performed in industry and would most likely provide a major benefit to the Department in reduced energy costs as supported from the literature review, but will require further research and development of detailed implementation plans to realize the greatest benefit. Bridge deck delaminations showed positive results; however, due to the scope and time frame of this project, would require further research to corroborate thermal images with standard methods of testing and to create a full implementation plan.
• Format:
  PDF
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:7e7c7fa9698c18b76c2228c8a56544dfb7ed6416721326235ea7a6d8942b6d41
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64142/dot_64142_DS1.pdf
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