Infrared Methodology and Technology

Download or read book Infrared Methodology and Technology written by Maldaque and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1994-09-09 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infrared (IR) thermography is a relatively new approach to nondestructive testing that uses invisible thermal radiation to detect changes in material properties. This monograph is a collection of perspectives on the subject from industries, institutes, and universities in seven countries. The first part explores IR fundamentals, including the theory and common instrumentation behind the use of the technique. The majority of the volume is devoted to IR applications in a wide variety of fields, including construction, electronics, nuclear power, aerospace, and medicine. Includes a section of color plates and a bibliographical survey of the field. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR