THERMOGRAPHY.

Abstract

Thermography is the name given to the technique of converting invisible infra-red radiation into visible heat pictures. Advances in rapid response detectors have resulted in the generation of systems available today, producing television quality infra-red images from equipment very similar to portable video cameras. In order to provide a cost effective and detailed survey method for individual sites, Wimpey Laboratories developed an aerial thermographic survey system utilizing the Skyscan helium filled balloon. This has been successfully used in aerial surveys of medium to large sites such as hospitals, housing estates, military establishments, and factories.