Infrared thermography can measure a full two-dimensional map of a surface’s temperature and is thus invaluable in flow dynamics as a visualization technique. Along with the basic theory, this text details a multitude of potent practical applications.

Infrared thermography is a measurement technique that enables to obtain non intrusive measurements of surface temperatures. One of the interesting features of this technique is its ability to measure a full two dimensional map of the surface temperature and for this reason it has been widely used as a flow visualization technique. Since the temperature measurements can be extremely accurate it is possible, by using a heat flux sensor, also to measure convective heat transfer coefficient distributions on a surface making the technique de facto quantitative. This book, starting from the basic theory of infrared thermography and heat flux sensor guides, both the experienced researcher and the young student, in the correct application of this powerful technique to various practical problems. A significant number of examples and applications are also examined in detail.

Introduction and historical groundings - Physical background - Infrared scanner - Heat flux sensors - Restoration of thermal images - Some practical considerations - Applications.