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NASA to Talk on Thermography Use in Shuttle at InfraMation 2005

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BOSTON, Aug. 24 -– InfraMation 2005 organizer Flir Systems Inc., a manufacturer of infrared imaging systems, announced that NASA representatives will present a paper at the infrared camera applications conference, taking place in Las Vegas, Nev., Oct. 17-21, 2005. Space agency professionals will discuss the use of infrared technology for an on-orbit reinforced carbon-carbon damage detection system, used to inspect the exterior shuttle surface to minimize risk and ensure safe return during re-entry. The application of thermography (detecting and measuring infrared heat) was first considered...Read full article

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    Published: August 2005
    Glossary
    infrared
    Infrared (IR) refers to the region of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths longer than those of visible light, but shorter than those of microwaves. The infrared spectrum spans wavelengths roughly between 700 nanometers (nm) and 1 millimeter (mm). It is divided into three main subcategories: Near-infrared (NIR): Wavelengths from approximately 700 nm to 1.4 micrometers (µm). Near-infrared light is often used in telecommunications, as well as in various imaging and sensing...
    thermography
    Thermography is a technique that involves the use of an infrared imaging device, called a thermal camera or infrared camera, to detect and visualize the infrared radiation emitted by objects. This technology allows for the creation of thermographic images, also known as thermograms, where variations in temperature are represented by different colors or shades. The basic principles of thermography are as follows: Infrared radiation emission: All objects with a temperature above absolute zero...
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