Learn the powerful application of thermography from the air
sUAS Level I Thermography Certification — NEWARK, DEL. — March 10-13, 2020 (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Course fee: $1,995. Potential discounts: Early registration, Military, UD alum, PMI member, 2 or more (group). 
Course objectives
- Apply thermography theory, science and techniques, including interpretation of radiometric survey results specific to aerial applications.
- Learn how to plan your flight’s altitude and range-to-target so that you can get accurate thermal information about your target of interest.
- Familiarize yourself with sUAS anatomy and inspection points.
- Understand sUAS IR solutions and specifications to make informed decisions as to what platform and IR cameras are best for your application.
Outline
1. Introductions2. Certification Overview
3. Introduction to Thermography
a. Definition of Thermography
b. How it compares to Night Vision
c. Benefits of Thermography and how it can be applied
d. Examples of common applications
b. How it compares to Night Vision
c. Benefits of Thermography and how it can be applied
d. Examples of common applications
4. IR Camera Operation Principles
a. List the components necessary to acquire a good Infrared Image.
b. Discuss the impact of Focus and Range on your images
c. Learn the effect of High Gain and Low Gain temperature ranges.
d. Evaluate the impact of different color palettes
e. Discuss and evaluate different sUAS Cameras for your mission
5. Thermal Science Fundamentals
a. Explain the difference between heat and temperature
b. Identify common heat measurement units
c. Explain the difference between absolute and relative temperature scales
d. Demonstrate how to convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature differentials
e. Discuss the laws of thermodynamics
6. Fundamentals of IR Science
a. Define qualitative and quantitative thermography
b. Describe the electromagnetic spectrum
c. Identify infrared wave bands with emphasis on usefulness
d. Identify what objects emit infrared energy and how this is affected by temperature
7. sUAS Infrared Science
a. Calculate the ground field of view given a FLIR Vue Pro camera resolution and lens
b. Understand how a combination of resolution and lens determine the correct FOV for a mission
c. Apply measurement field of view and spot size ratio to a mission based on a FLIR Vue Pro camera resolution and lens
d. Identify low emissivity targets from flight imagery
8. Heat Transfer
a. Define heat transfer
b. Explain the difference between Steady State and Transient heat transfer
c. Identify various thermal patterns
d. Explain wind speed effects on temperature and differentials
e. Identify a thermal capacitance application
9. sUAS Applications Overview
10. sUAS Camera Overview
10. sUAS Camera Overview
a. Identify the different FLIR sUAS Cameras
b. List different camera capabilities and describe their importance to collecting useful data
c. Describe the types of lenses available and how they relate to FOV and IFOV
d. Select which camera will best fit your application
11. sUAS Safety
a. Evaluate safety and hazardous conditions associated with Small Unmanned Aerial Systems.
i. Batteries
ii. Propellers
iii. EMI
iv. Controllers