Thermal Imaging in Aviation

Authors

  • Marek Štumper Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Transportation Sciences
  • Jakub Kraus Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Transportation Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14311/MAD.2015.16.03

Keywords:

non-destructive evaluation, enhanced vision system, surveiilance, safety

Abstract

This article focuses on the use of thermal imaging in aviation. In the never ending pursuit of lower costs, the Thermal Imaging offers shorter inspection times thanks to its application in aircraft inspections and can reduce the number of costly goarounds using the Enhanced Vision System, which also increases safety in one of the most dangerous parts of flight. Thermal Imaging also offers solutions for Airport Perimeter Security and it can be used for construction of ground surveillance system.

Author Biographies

  • Marek Štumper, Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Transportation Sciences
    Department of Air Transport
  • Jakub Kraus, Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Transportation Sciences
    Department of Air Transport

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2015-10-15

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