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April 2003 |
Volume 4, Issue 4 |
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Hi {{user("firstname")}}, April seems to be the month when most infrared systems are introduced, usually at the SPIE Thermosense conference in Orlando (this year is the 25th anniversary of Thermosense). We at the InfraMation newsletter always want our readers to have the latest information about new IR cameras and this April is no exception. Check out the new products section in this issue. We are also changing our file format for those of you who like to download the newsletter. |
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ITC Italy Technical Training and Support - ITC Level III Since I have been working for FLIR Systems since 1987, I have used infrared thermography for many different applications, including Condition monitoring, Military, Medical, NDT, R&D, etc. But the opportunity I had in climbing the Etna volcano was one of the most exciting experiences of my life. It was a fresh clear morning in October 2000 when Dr. Sonia Calvari, myself, and our guide Alfio began to climb the volcano from the East side. A wind was blowing so, it was important not to be leeward because the sulphuric smoke is extremely dangerous to breathe. (Please click the image thumbnails to see a high resolution version).
After a quick breakfast in the bar in front of the church, we started our drive to the top through villages, forest, and over black rocks that looked like a moonscape. I realized that it wasn’t a good idea to have the breakfast before the drive, it was a rough ride in the jeep and we stopped because my stomach didn’t want to go to the top all at once!
The air temperature at the beginning of the morning was rather cold, around + 2°C. When we arrived at the top shelter (around 3000 meters), we found snow waiting for us, the ground was black and white.
The final segment was a long walk, a bit more than a kilometer, toward the crater with all the equipment, stepping through rocks and thin volcanic ash. From time to time I was grabbing the IR Camera to collect images and I realized, viewing the top of the cone at 2 km distance, the importance of using the right lens to make measurements. Here are three thermograms taken with the 24° lens, the 12°, and the 7° respectively. The maximum temperatures ranged from 99 to 174 C depending on the lens used.
When we arrived at the crater rim we saw smoke and nothing else. We then used the IR camera to see through the smoke with excellent results, Sonia couldn’t believe her eyes at how clear the images were.
Jumping from image to image, we stored about 100 images and, by mistake, the camera pointed down were I was walking with my boots. The ground was turning green around the fumaroles and in those areas the camera temperature readout was rather high, close to the melting point of my rubber shoes!
All of a sudden the volcano started to rumble, and a quick look with the IR camera at the crater showed us some lapilli (small stony or glassy fragments of lava ejected in a volcanic eruption) thrown into the sky through the smoke. Sonia said: “it’s time to go, it could be dangerous to stay here longer”. I want to thank Sonia for the opportunity she gave me. She is now using her ThermaCAM 695 with great success. For those of you who want to learn more about volcanology, please check this link on the Web: www.ct.ingv.it. |
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Roberto Rinaldi 
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Available for the first time to thermographers, an ingeniously developed combination thermal camera with a built-in steam iron! World class technology at a fraction of the cost of buying a separate infrared camera and steam iron. Steam is produced in a fully automatic miniature electric steam generator. A thumb operated micro switch fitted to the handle activates the solenoid valve which regulates the flow of steam through the iron. The stainless steel steam generator is equipped with an accurate pressure switch and four separate safety devices to avoid accidents and protect the system. The infrared performance and features are similar to the FLIR P60 infrared camera. The great thing about this system is that the IR camera quickly pinpoints areas of the garment you missed while ironing! Ironing and
thermography needs are changing rapidly in today's day and age. The ThermIRon
is designed to meet the demands It's the perfect
gift for thermographers who simply hate to iron. Buy now, and get these
exciting bonus items absolutely free: To order yours, call us at 1-800-GO-IRON; operators are standing by to take your call. |
Looks are
important to a thermographer, wearing a rumpled suit or dress just doesn't cut
it - and living out of a suitcase is no excuse. The lightweight, go-anywhere
FLIR ThermIRon can be used flat or upright to erase wrinkles from clothing -
and it won't burn, shine, scorch or melt fabrics. So easy, you'll use it at
home, too.
of today's professional thermographer, in terms of time saved, vastly improved
quality of the finished garments, and better infrared surveys.
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Congratulations to Steve Mongeau of Nuclear Management Company in Michigan for his correct conjecture on this one. Steve wins $20 InfraBucks in ITC accessories for his answer. |
Last
months Brainteaser looks like an ice cube melting in a cup of water, which is
exactly what it is. Thanks to Jack Kleinfeld of Kleinfeld Technical Services,
Inc. for sending us this image.
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The Infrared Training Center offers training and certification in all aspects of infrared thermography use. Our world-class training facilities are located near Boston, Massachusetts, USA and Stockholm, Sweden and have the world's most extensive hands on laboratories for infrared applications. Please join us in exploring the fascinating world of the infrared! Your comments and suggestions about this newsletter are welcomed and encouraged. If you have an interesting application or case study to share, we encourage you to submit it for publication. Published articles earn credit towards recertification. Please e-mail Gary Orlove or send regular mail to the Americas office. Visit our website:
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