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Billions of people suffer the effects of inadequate access to water. Strategies for mitigating and adapting to such outcomes are urgently needed. Maintenance of healthy vegetation is a necessary pre-condition of this globally-preferential state. And for this purpose, a suitable tool is needed to inform how effective this effort is.

Well recognized as stores of carbon, vegetation provide a broad range of less recognized benefits that are equally, if not more, important. Indeed, carbon sequestration can, and perhaps should, be viewed as one co-benefit of reforestation strategies designed to protect and intensify the hydrologic cycle and very important associated cooling.

By evapotranspiring, trees recharge atmospheric moisture, contributing to rainfall locally and in distant locations. Cooling is explicitly embedded in the capacity of trees to capture and redistribute the sun’s energy. This effect can be well observed with our Workswel WIRIS ProSc thermal imager, as shown in Figure 1.

We believe, that in terms of land management, Workswell WIRIS ProSc is a useful tool. And with its help it is possible to localize, visualize and reverse local processes, the cause of which is currently considered global and the processes are considered as locally irreversible.

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We are very often asked about thermal camera performance to detect man-sized target (approx 1.7x0.5m) or detect small car (approx 2.5m x 2.5m). So we decided to create a short video that shows the thermal camera capability to detect  different sized objects (car, person, tractor etc.) at different distances (more in video).

Because it is "search and rescue" area, we decided to use our UAV thermal imaging camera for search and rescue applications - Workswell WIRIS Security. That camera offers thermal imaging camera with resolution 800x600 px and night vidion RGB camera with optical ZOOM up to 30x. We used 35 mm (21.2° x 16.2°) lens (visit FOV calculator for more info).

Enjoy the video and thank you for your feedback!

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New thermal camera for from Workswell Labs

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Workswell WIRIS Security is a thermal camera for drones (UAV or pilotless planes) designed specifically for security applications, such as building and perimeter surveillance, searching for missing persons, firefighting operations, field research, searching for and counting wildlife etc. 

WIRIS Security offers unrivaled resolution 800×600 px and thermal sensitivity 40 mK! No other thermal imaging camera for drones will offer you the same parameters! camera is equipped by incorporated specialized visual band imagery RGB camera with high sensitivity for dusk and night vision and possibility of optical ZOOM. Thus, the RGB camera image is cleareven with minimum light of 0.0008 lux. Focal length is variable within interval of 129.0 mm – 4.3 mm and it equals up to 30x optical ZOOM.

The Workswell WIRIS Security camera weighs 780 grams and its dimensions are 111 mm x 80 mm x 103 mm. The thermal camera spectral range is 7.5 – 13.5 μm, i.e. this is a regular LWIR camera, as has been the industry standard.

More informations about WIRIS Security.

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Gas imaging camera for drones - second generation


At Workswell, we come with a new drones camera system designed to detect dangerous gases. The aim of the system is to provide information on the occurrence of hazardous or noxious gas at a safe distance, using drones. We used standard infrared optical metohod for gas leakage detection - cooled thermal imaging camera.


Thermal imaging camera Workswell GIS-320 can detect a wide spectrum of gases, which are invisible to a human’s eye.


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The GIS-320 has a high sensitivity with a cooled MWIR (Midwave Infrared) sensor with a range of detection between 3.2 – 3.4 µm. Cooled quantum detector’s resolution is 320×240 pixels which is a perfect for this thermal camera. This detector operates on a very low temperature which increases its detection capability. Its operating temperature is about -200°C which increases its temperature sensitivity (15mK). This enables it to detect gases of very small concentrations.

Ie. camera is capable to detect gases for instance (at a distance of tens of meters):


  • Benzene
  • Ethanol
  • Ethylbenzene
  • Heptane
  • Hexane
  • Isoprene
  • Methanol
  • MEK
  • MIBK
  • Octane
  • Pentane
  • 1-Pentane
  • Toluene
  • Xylene
  • Butane
  • Ethane
  • Methane
  • Propane
  • Ethylene
  • and more

Princip of gas detection based on MWRI thermal imaging camera is very well described here.


The dimensions of the camera are 201 x 150 x 105 mm and it weighs under 1.6kg.


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GigE and USB3 module for FLIR TAU2

FLIR TAU2 is very common used LWIR thermal imaging sensor in the area of UAV industry. That sensor offer fully radiometrics signal, but FLIR TAU2 standard output is only a analog video signal. This is a little frustrating: FLIR TAU2 could also be used as a high-quality thermal imaging camera, but there is a lack of digital output, the possibility of data storage and, above all, the software for the processing of measured data.

This is why Workswell offering USB3 and GigE modules for FLIR TAU2 are designed to be integrated easily into extension systems or to be connected to a PC. The modules are compatible with all FLIR TAU2 9Hz/30Hz sensors (TAU2 640, TAU2 320/336, TAU2 160/162/168) and enable easy access to sensors data, their controls, and administration. FLIR TAU2 is operated and powered via a USB3 or a GigE interface by means of a Hirose 50-pin connector. The whole internal electronic content is protected by an aluminium case.

The video above shows that creating a thermal imaging camera (with USB3 or GigE output) using our adapter is very simple and fast. The video also shows a connection of Workswell CorePlayer software that has all the common features for working with radiometric data, including for example a temperature profile, etc. This software is always included in a standard package.

More informations about modules are online: https://www.workswell-thermal-camera.com/our-products/usb3-gige-modules-flir-tau2-sensors/

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Thermal imaging camera for gas detection

Under certain circumstances, infra-red cameras are highly suitable for detecting gas escapes and the presence of gas in the air. They can be also helpful during tests on improving environmental safety. A thermal camera can detect greenhouse gases in the air, as well as gas leaks, which are hazardous to the environment and can threaten human health.

Not every thermal imaging camera is able to detect gases. That feature is avaible only for MWIR (midle wave infra red, ie. 2 to 5 micrometers) cameras with very high sensitivity. For that aplication, it is not possible to use standard LWIR (long wave infrared, ie 8 to 14 micrometers) thermal cameras like Workswell WIRIS or FLIR TAU 2. And this is why we are using for Workswell GIS 320 cooled MWIR sensor - InSb type.

Workswell GIS 320

The Workswell GIS 320 (gas imaging system) thermal camera is the ideal solution for the unmanned air vehicles (drones/UAV systems) localization and detection of leaks of hazardous gases the option of standard communication with the environment through a CAN bus or PWM inputs. Of course, the thermal camera can record measured data, including GPS coordinates and the on-line HDMI transfer of the image to the side of the pilot.

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Detected gases

Benzene, Ethanol, Ethylbenzene, Heptane, Hexane, Isoprene, Methanol, MEK, MIBK, Octane, Pentane, 1-Pentane, Toluene, Xylene, Butane, Ethane, Methane, Propane, Ethylene, Propylene plus hundreds of other hydrocarbons, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and much more (ask for more detauls).

Price

Price of that thermal imaging camera start about 60 000 EUR. End price depend on configuration.

More informations

More informations are avaible online: https://www.workswell-thermal-camera.com/gis-gas-imaging-system-for-drones/

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New thermal imaging system from Workswell

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Workswell is the world leader in the field of thermal imaging systems for UAV (drones) and although the nearly two year old Workswell WIRIS thermal imaging system still has not found successors, we are coming to the market with new inovation.

Working title for this new system is "Workswell WIRIS mini" and, just like Workswell WIRIS years ago, this system will be revolutionary in many aspects and will bring significant innovations to the market again.

We are going to introduce Workswel WIRIS mini in the two biggest European fairs, which are related to the drones:
- INTERGEO 2017 - 26. to 28.9. in Berlin
- The Commercial UAV Show - 15. and 16.11. in London

Information will also be available soon on our website www.drone-thermal-camera.com

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Second generation of thermal imaging camera WIRIS

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In the coming days it will be one year from the date the company Workswell launched a revolutionary thermal imaging camera for drones Workswell WIRIS. And today after one year.... we would like to introduce you a second generation of Workswell WIRIS with a lot of new features.

 

Workswell WIRIS 2nd gen is currently the most state-of-the-art thermal imaging system designed for commercial unmanned aerial vehicles, so called drones. It is a compact system that combines a thermal camera, a digital camera (set to a visible spectrum), and a processor unit that has possibility to record radiometric data with a digital HDMI output, all in one case.


New features

Very listened to our customers and based on their initiative we are coming after a year with many improvements over the original system. So although cover facilities remains virtually the same we came up with a second generation of Workswell WIRIS with a lot of new functions and features:

  • SBus
  • CAN bus 
  • high temperature filter, now you can measure up to 1500 °C 
  • faster 10 Hz GPS with jack connector
  • new TIFF format for images
  • device control or video streaming via TCP/IP 
  • real time clock is now more accurate
  • digital outputs for autopilot confirmation and GPS synchronisation
  • integrated power supply 5 V for RC transmitters
  • 4 mouting holes for easier mounting

Due to this, currently 7 digital PWM inputs are now available (the 8th digital input is used for SBus).

Lets see some pictures

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Frontside with high temperature filter - with high temperature filter you can measure up to 1500 °C!

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WIRIS's backside - there are a few changes on the back side. You can see connector for Sbus, jack GPS connector (for 10 Hz GPS) and on request an optional connector for CAN Bus.

More informations 

More informations are avaible on our website.

If you are interested in that product, we have more than 30 resellers and partners worldwide.

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In the video, you can see some records for our industrial inspection that we made with Workswell WIRIS, thermal imaging system for drones.

1. Flat roof inspection (penetrating moisture)
Thermal camera can see thermal difference between a dry place and place with penetrating moisture.

The physics behind the issue of thermal image inspection of problems related to the moisture is based on the fact that the dry part of the roof (not affected by moisture)  is cooled and heated slower than the wet part of the roof insulation. Thermal image inspection using a thermal camera during or after sunset (where the roof has been heated throughout the whole time) identifies the moist areas because the dry parts of the roof cool slower than the wet places, which have a higher thermal capacity.

More informations about that application.


2. Cement kiln inspection
There is a risk of overheating, which can cause serious damage to the kiln shell.

3. Flere and residual gas burner inspection

The main goal of that measurement is obviously measure maximum temperature.


4. Pipeline inspection

Due to the risk of losses caused by defects in the piping system, it must be regularly and carefully checked. Unfortunately, it is usually in practice that there is a higher probability of damage to the pipeline; it is more difficult to check it. Pipeline systems are often located underground or run for many kilometres where access roads are restricted, the surrounding nature is not attained and access to pipelines is incredibly difficult or impossible. It is not humanly possible to visually check everything and fitting built-in measuring systems (pressure meters, flow meters) is financially demanding and not too reliable because it does not cover all risky places. 

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Aerial thermography - high voltage inspection

Nowadays, we cannot imagine life without electricity. Although we take it for granted as a part of our lives we do not always realize how demanding it is to be produced and supplied by power plants directly to our homes. The transmission and distribution network is a highly complex system of lines of interconnecting electric energy sources, transformer stations and consumers. Unfortunately, failures can occur within electricity networks that can lead to electricity breakdowns as well as destructive fires. A UAV (drone) with a thermal imaging system installed can be a very useful tool to prevent such problems.

Aviation inspection using the Workswell WIRIS system

The question is how to check equipment located at great heights, is under high voltage and is located in areas with complicated access. How do you check the network of lines in large transformer stations when the whole system takes up a large area and the inspected elements are difficult to access? The option of aviation inspection is available that has been used in this area for many years.

The thermal imaging system for Workswell WIRIS drones from   Workswell are designed for assembly on the drone (UAV). The set is light, mobile and fully controlled using a standard RC controller. The system combines two camera systems – a camera for visible spectrum (for inspection of visible defects to piping) and a thermal camera (for detection of hidden defects). The servicing software enables remote switching of camera regimes, record radiometric videos and to produce static images in the visible and infra-red spectrum. The operator sees any objects under the drone in real time and can analyse the records in order to identify damaged areas.

Moreover, unlike similar systems, Workswell WIRIS enables the manual setting of set the range of temperatures, e.g. in intervals of 15 °C to 25 °C. Even this range of temperatures can be changed during the flight. Without the need to land, the system can be set for actual situation to easily achieve the required thermal sensitivity setting, which is needed to localize minor moisture defects that may worsen after time and lead to serious problems. Moreover, the system can be equipped with a GPS sensor for storing information on the position of the drone when recording.

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3689696695?profile=originalAvailability of water for crops and their resistance to shortages during growth affect the overall yield, quality and profitability of field production in changing climate (Fig. 1). Plants affected by drought stress close their stomata, the process of transpiration that cools vegetation gets down and the surface temperature of the leaves increases up.


3689696830?profile=originalQuick detection and quantification of elements of varietal resistance to stress and quick detection and quantification of elements of surface variability of weak moisture are essential for the management of field crops. The data can be used for selection and delimitation of species and varieties of crops within enterprises. They can also be used for the purposes of precise farming, clarification of the moisture needs in irrigations, etc.

For scanning the temperature condition of experimental varieties, we used a thermal camera WIRIS supported by UAV platform (Fig. 2). The flight was pre-programmed using UGCS Ground Station. The data have been processed in the program Pix4D and analyzed by Workswell CorePlayer and Workswell Thermoformat.


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Figure 3 shows the experimental lands and the experimental areas (the latter in detail) (1500 m2) (Figure 4), with tests aimed to the lines of winter wheat with different sizes of root system that would affect drought tolerance. Stress is induced by shading; the optimum content of water is maintained by dripping irrigation.


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Analysis of data and their validation in semi-operating conditions (Figure 5) suggests new options for quantitative and qualitative evaluation of abiotic stress induced in the cereals due to lack of moisture. For the future application, there will be models based on exact measurements on the ground; the data which are scanned from the air shall be easily, quickly (Figure 6) and reliably interpretable even when based on the index of water stress in plants (CWSI) specific for particular varieties in the area of cultivation.


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Note: Research was in cooperation of Workswell (vendor of thermal camera WIRIS), Vertical Images (UAV pilots) and Czech Crop Research Institute.

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Workswell WIRIS - unboxing and first flight

Workswell WIRIS thermal imaging system for unmanned aircraft is a compact system that combines thermal camera,  digital camera and a control unit in one case. For our customers, we prepared short unboxing video that is shortly explaining package content, setup and first flight.

Package contents:

Workswell WIRIS thermal imaging system
Your chosen lens
Calibration certificate
USB Flash drive 32Gb
HDMI cable
Servo connectors (PWM)
Power supply cable
Software “Workswell CorePlayer” licence
Software “Workswell ThermoFormat” licence
Hard transport case

For more info about Workswell WIRIS, please visit - http://www.drone-thermal-camera.com/

Contact: info@workswell.eu 

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About aerial photovoltaics power plant inspection

Most of the mentioned defects result in the occurrence of hot places, known as hot spots. This is where there is an increased recombination of electrons and holes. Energy released during this process is radiated into the space as heat. These spots report excessive heating and the thermal difference compared with good cells can be higher than 50°C. This often leads to irreversible damage to the defective cell, as well as to the whole panel. Inspection of individual photo voltaic cells is usually a difficult task. Either the panels are located at a high height on the roofs of buildings, or the area is large and a visual inspection is both time and financially demanding. The omission of regular inspection once a year (detailed inspection a minimum of 1x per 4 years) can have fatal consequences in the form of fire.

The ideal solution to this problem is the application of thermal camera systems because the hot spots are significantly reflected on the thermal image (termogram) by contract colouring towards the surrounding. In most cases it is not possible or safe to approach the panels with a thermal camera either in the case that the panels are located on sloped roofs or cases where passing between the panels is prevented by various obstacles (plants, roughness of the terrain …). For these reasons, an elegant and efficient solution is the fixation of the Workswell WIRIS on the drone.

About the video

Several advantages and features of Workswell WIRIS are presented, but a lot of features did not fit the time for the video. For a few minutes you can also see Workswell CorePlayer - software for analysis of measured data.

Due the GPS information that is saved for each picture a creation of 3D model is also possible and that is presented in the video.

More about the application

If you like to learn more about that application visit our website.

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At DIAGO 2016

Each year, the Association of Technical Diagnostics of the Czech Republic organizes the DIAGO2016 conference, which took place this year in the spa town of Luhačovice in the HARMONIE I hotel.

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We participated in the conference, as we do each year, and presented FLIR thermal cameras and our latest thermal imaging system for drones, which were give the final name of Workswell WIRIS. 

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Our presentation included, in addition the traditional exhibition in the form of an exhibition kiosk, flying with drones for the conference participants. Our partner at the conference was the Vertical Images company, who presented two drones, the largest of which had installed our older Workswell Thermal Vision Pro (with white cover) thermal imaging system.

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Pipeline inspection with UAV thermal diagnostics

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Introduction

Pipeline – this is defined as a “special form of transport used to transport liquids (i.e. liquids and gases), or liquid mixtures with solid particles”. The issue of thermographic pipeline inspection applies to long-distance piping systems supplying variable media with a temperature different from the temperature of the surrounding atmosphere. By using thermographic systems, it is possible to determine and localize defects to pipeline insulation and leaks of the transferred media. In some cases, leaks can even be determined and localized in underground pipelines.

The reliability of the piping can suffer through poor design, improperly selected material or a defective construction of the whole transport system or from unexpected conditions when in the operation. This text deals with external piping systems that are permanently affected by atmospheric influences and are threatened by unpermitted interventions (mechanical damage due to lack of knowledge, accidents or intentional actions). The damage can be reflected as weakening of the cladding on the external insulation and leaks of heating energy, as well as breaks in the piping and the loss of the transported medium. At the same time, there is the risk of the wear on the thickness of the piping through internal corrosion (during the transport of aggressive liquids) or mechanical stressing (in the case of the transport of non-homogeneous materials with solid particles).

Aviation inspection of pipelines

To resolve the problem of inspecting long-distance pipelines, an elegant and simple solution is available at first sight. Application of UAV with a camera that can fly above the whole length of the pipeline while recording and displaying the monitored scene in real time.

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The operator controlling the drone from a safe place has an immediate overview of the condition of the pipeline and if identifying a defect, can focus in detail and personally check the area. However, a traditional camera for the visible spectrum discovers only a fraction of the defects, or records only areas with visible damage or leaks.

A traditional camera does not detect defects to internal heat insulation and the escapes of media below the surface of ground. With the timely discovery of areas where the insulation is thinner or where the cladding on the tube is damaged, major accidents can be prevented that would result in economic losses and a threat to the health and lives of the public. A thermal camera can detect such defects and record the thermal radiation of objects. On the basis of the difference to the surface of the pipeline and the experience of the operator, hidden defects can be found.

3689678816?profile=originalIt is easy to identify where the insulation is damaged and heat losses occur (during the transport of heating media). In the case of underground pipelines, any penetration of hot water causes the affected earth to heat up so it is possible to discover where the pipeline is broken underground. This means that, it is no longer necessary to excavate kilometres of pipelines due to the discovery of the place of escape. The different temperature of the background and thin areas mean there is a risk of the pipe breaking so timely intervention may prevent fatal consequences.

Why to use Workswell AIRvision

The company Workswell developed the Workswell AIRvision system, which combines two camera systems - a visible spectrum camera (for inspection of visible defects found by thermal camera) and a thermal camera for detecting the problems mentioned above. The servicing software enables to remotely switch camera regimes, to record radiometric videos or to make static images in both the visible and infra-red spectrum. The operator sees the objects under the drone in real time or can analyse records and identify damaged areas.

Moreover, Workswell AIRvision, unlike similar systems, enables to manually set the range of temperatures, e.g. in the interval of 15 °C to 25 °C. Even this range of temperatures can be changed during the flight. Without the need to land, the system actual situation can be set for the system and to easily achieve the required thermal sensitivity setting, which is required for the localization of minor moisture defects or the most precise localization of large defects. Traditional photo documentation is required to localise a defect, therefore, the Workswell AIRvision video camera is of sufficient quality to produce a traditional photo. Moreover, the system can be fitted with a GPS sensor for storing information about the position of the drone when creating a record.

The system can measure temperature at the central point, as well as in the local minimum and maximum. Minimum and maximum are localized using a blue (minimum) and red (maximum) cross. This function can also be used to navigate drones because the system automatically shows where the largest potential problem is located.

Produced records are fully radiometric, including videos. After termination of the flight, the records can be evaluated using the Workswell CorePlayer software to produce a measurement report on measurement with the exact localization of the problems. For this reason, a photo is available of all produced thermal images (thermogram).


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Individual photos from the radiometric video can be taken and used as separate thermal images (thermograms) to analyse a problem.

More informations about drone thermal imaging system Workswell AIRvision including datasheet and drawings.

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Introduction

Flat roofs were originally built in areas with low rainfall. For example, they can be found in the architecture of Egypt, Babylon and Mesopotamia. They appeared in the Central Europe with the discovery of the processing of asphalt strips at the end of the 18th century. In the modern era, the quality of insulation against atmospheric conditions increased so that flat roofs appeared on factory halls as well as highly architecturally appreciated buildings. They are a standard part of all types of buildings. The benefits of such roofs is that they save material, are less labour intensive, provide the option of variable roofing layouts and the potential use of roof areas. However, flat roofs also have disadvantages: the design of the composition of roof layers is complicated, as is the design of the thermal technical evaluation and all principles must be adhered to during implementation. Thermal imaging systems provide the perfect tool to evaluate the technical condition. The thermal imaging system located on the drone provides a fast and economical solution for surveying wide roofs on industrial sites.


flat roof inspection with thermal imaging system

Many places on flat roofs can be the source of defects (contact of the roof with the attic, penetration through the cover, inflows, etc.). Problems with leaks can occur in the area, for example, due to unprofessional installation, neglected maintenance or degradation of the surface due to insufficient protection of the surface layers against climatic influences or the end of the service life. In most cases, flat roofs are affected by excessive loading by wind, which causes dynamic shocks, permanent oscillating movement and lifting of unsecured parts. This phenomenon is also the source of the origination of leaks. Water collected on the damaged roof construction negatively affects the durability of roof clad (degradation of multi-layers, leaks).


Thermodiagnostics of flat roofs

A fast and simple way to resolve the problem of the inspecting various flat roofs exists. This method is a thermal imaging system (thermal camera), which due to the thermal difference between a dry place and a place with penetrating moisture, fully identifies discovers where moisture has penetrated. Depending on the construction of the roof, it is possible to see how large an area is affected by moisture, i.e. to localize and state the scope of the problem.

The physics behind the issue of thermal image inspection of problems related to the moisture is based on the fact that the dry part of the roof (not affected by moisture) is cooled and heated slower than the wet part of the roof insulation. Thermal image inspection using a thermal camera during or after sunset (where the roof has been heated throughout the whole time) identifies the moist areas because the dry parts of the roof cool slower than the wet places, which have a higher thermal capacity.


Thermo-diagnostics of flat roofs with Workswell AIRvision


Why diagnostics from the air

Why? It is very easy!

Even when using a thermal camera, which is an excellent diagnostic tool, the question remains how fast and easily it can check the large area of a roof. The way round this problem is to use a pilotless aircraft on which the thermal camera is attached. Such an aircraft can fly above roofs and is not restricted by the number of ladders, elevations or unstable surfaces.


Why to use Workswell AIRvision

The company Workswell developed the Workswell AIRvision system, which combines two camera systems - a visible spectrum camera (for inspection of visible defects found by thermal camera) and a thermal camera for detecting the problems mentioned above. The servicing software enables to remotely switch camera regimes, to record radiometric videos or to make static images in both the visible and infra-red spectrum. The operator sees the objects under the drone in real time or can analyse records and identify damaged areas.


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Moreover, Workswell AIRvision, unlike similar systems, enables to manually set the range of temperatures, e.g. in the interval of 15 °C to 25 °C. Even this range of temperatures can be changed during the flight. Without the need to land, the system actual situation can be set for the system and to easily achieve the required thermal sensitivity setting, which is required for the localization of minor moisture defects or the most precise localization of large defects. Traditional photo documentation is required to localise a defect, therefore, the Workswell AIRvision video camera is of sufficient quality to produce a traditional photo. Moreover, the system can be fitted with a GPS sensor for storing information about the position of the drone when creating a record.

The system can measure temperature at the central point, as well as in the local minimum and maximum. Minimum and maximum are localized using a blue (minimum) and red (maximum) cross. This function can also be used to navigate drones because the system automatically shows where the largest potential problem is located.

Produced records are fully radiometric, including videos. After termination of the flight, the records can be evaluated using the Workswell CorePlayer software to produce a measurement report on measurement with the exact localization of the problems. For this reason, a photo is available of all produced thermal images (thermogram).


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Individual photos from the radiometric video can be taken and used as separate thermal images (thermograms) to analyse a problem.

More informations about drone thermal imaging system Workswell AIRvision including datasheet and drawings.

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What about extremely compact and with low weight thermal imaging system for drones that you can control even better than most handheld thermal cameras? And we don't talk about control on the earth (via keybord) but during thy fly via your very standard RC controller.

We talk about "full value" thermal imaging system for drones! With radiometric data recording (FLIR .jpg compatible) and user friendly PC software for data analysis.

Our thermal imaging system Workswell AIRVision is not another FLIR TAU2 in "another cover", it is a comprehensive system for drones that isn't hitherto available! See video bellow, that is version with "only" 336x256. We are preparing video with 640x480 and we will release it in monday.

Would you like to know more in a few days?

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Make a IR camera from your FLIR TAU

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FLIR TAU cores are often used in our "drone" community as a very simple thermal imagers. But what about to make from FLIR TAU full value thermal camera with USB3 or GigE (Gigabite Ethernet) output?

USB3 and GigE modules are designed and manufactured by Workswell for easy and user-friendly PC connection for all FLIR TAU2 cores. Both USB3 and GigE modules support slow as well as fast TAU2 versions and automatically detects image stream from the core. TAU2 core is controlled and supplied from USB3 or GigE module through 50pins Hirose interface connector. Whole internal electronics is protected by metal enclosure.

USB3 Module is supplied directly from USB3 cable without external power source needed. Very low power consumption decrease needs for special cooling. USB3 module is fully compatible with USB3 Vision and Gen-I-Cam protocol.

GigE Module is supplied directly from Ethernet cable (PoE) and its low power module consumption decreases a need for special cooling. GigE module is fully compatible with GigE Vision 2.0 and Gen-I-Cam protocol.

Workswell CorePlayer software automatically detects USB3 or GigE module, TAU2 core type or wrong IP address settings. Pixel resolution is setup for specific core in 8 or 14 RAW data format. Temperature values can be shown in different color palettes with interactive side bar and measurement tools. Users can manage core parameters such as Gain, NUC, Factory Reset, etc. There is also tutorial application, Linux and Windows dll libraries and C# application code available. CorePlayer Application is included for free of charge in every USB3 or GigE module package.


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More info on our website or email: info{}workswell.eu.

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Our exhibition on AERO Friedrichshafen 2015

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Workswell company (also known as Drone thermal camera) together with its partner Vertical Images will be exhibiting at the "air show" in Germany - AERO Friedrichshafen 2015. Together, we will present a drone thermal imaging system, ie. both Workswell Thermal Vision Pro and Workswell Thermal Vision Light.

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Our customer Vertical Images has experience with our thermal imaging system their use it in various applications. At exhibition will present these applications, including unmanned aircraft, as well as a hot news, ie. Coaxial hexacoptéry DESTINY, capable of carrying a load 1.5 kg for 50 minutes, or 10 kg load for 25 minutes.

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The exhibition will be held 15 to 18 April 2015. You can find us at booth A2-501, Hall focused on the "drones".

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Watch the report from the exhibition on our social network profiles: Twitter and Facebook.

Question for all readers for discussion: Have you ever been on AERO Friedrichshafen? Do you mean, that this event is interesting for our community?

Whatever type of drone you have, let's try to find a new deal for them.

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One of Workswell parners developed gimbal for Thermal Vision Pro system, which is compatible with several type of drone. The gimbal has its own electronics and is ready to be mounted without any further preparation and settings. It comes completelyready and prepared to be used with the remote control for the gimbal (two manoperations). There is a possibility to implement one man operation as well.


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The gimbal can be used with LIPO 4S battery, however it is recommended to use the power from the main batteries of the drone up to LIPO S6 (batteries up to 12S can be implemented, please advise with Workswell). Gimbal has its own power convertor set up to support the gimbal and Thermal Vision system without the danger of overvoltage.


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