Fundamentals of Infrared Thermography & Basic Camera Operation
Thermography involves more than just learning how to use an infrared camera. IR science, heat transfer, thermal tuning, emissivity, reflected apparent temperature and application knowledge are all essential subjects a thermographer must understand in order to properly interpret an image.
Learn what you need to start using your infrared camera for professional purposes. This course provides you with the most important basics of thermography theory and applications, camera operation, and software usage.
Learning Objectives
- Describe infrared radiation and how it relates to other forms of electromagnetic energy
- Explain how material properties like emissivity and reflectivity influence the image an infrared camera produces
- Express the significant and important role of heat transfer in producing surface temperature patterns
- Demonstrate how to obtain quality images through proper focusing, composition, and thermal tuning
- Apply the proper image parameters such as target size and distance, emissivity, and reflected temperature when making thermal measurements
- Examine the common applications for thermography in buildings, electrical, and mechanical systems
Who Should Attend?
These courses are designed for beginners in thermography who would like to become familiar with their infrared camera and to learn about the basics of infrared and its application.