FLIR Half Day Training
A hands-on morning with FLIR covering infrared physics, camera features and functions, taking measurements and analysing images. Courses run from 9am to 1pm, and FLIR holds them every quarter.
Every date and venue is on our Training page.
IR physics
- Introduction to thermography
- The E/M spectrum, and the equation linking energy and temperature
- Emissivity, reflected temperature, infrared wavebands
- Camera types and applications
Camera training
- Introduction to FLIR cameras
- Features and functions of FLIR cameras
- Operating FLIR cameras
Hands-on
- Using FLIR cameras to take images
- Evaluating images in the classroom
Exercises
- Making measurements, including on polished stainless steel
- Taking simple thermograms
- Hot reflections and cold reflections
- Calculating the emissivity of an unknown surface
- Spot to distance ratio
Software
- Introduction to FLIR software
- Downloading images
- Analysing images
- Generating reports


