scholarly journals Effects of Ambient Temperature and Relative Humidity on Subsurface Defect Detection in Concrete Structures by Active Thermal Imaging

Sensors ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 1718 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quang Huy Tran ◽  
Dongyeob Han ◽  
Choonghyun Kang ◽  
Achintya Haldar ◽  
Jungwon Huh
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Defect Detection ◽  
Thermal Imaging ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Subsurface Defect

scholarly journals Range Performance Modelling of Thermal Imaging System based on Single Parameter Characterised by Ambient Temperature and Relative Humidity

2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (5) ◽  
pp. 480-486
Author(s):  
Sudhir Khare ◽  
Manvendra Singh ◽  
Brajesh Kumar Kaushik
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Thermal Imaging ◽  
Imaging System ◽  
Atmospheric Condition ◽  
Imaging Systems ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Performance Modelling ◽  
Ir Radiation ◽  
Thermal Imaging System

Range performance of a thermal imaging system is characterised by the prevailing atmospheric condition present at that time. There are two dominant parameters that limit the range performance of any thermal imaging systems i.e. ambient temperature and relative humidity. In the present work, comparative study of acquisition range performance of thermal imaging system operating in LWIR and MWIR spectral bands has been presented as a function of absolute humidity (AH) which is responsible for attenuation of IR radiation due to water vapour molecules present in path length. Presentation of acquisition range as function of AH leads to a single range performance table/graph for thermal imaging system under consideration for predefined visibility (V), target size, ambient temperature (T), target to background temperature difference (ΔT) and relative humidity (RH). This table/graph can be used to predict detection, recognition and identification ranges for any set of combination of air temperature (T) and relative humidity (RH). The approach presented in this paper is versatile and has been illustrated through comparative performance analysis of LWIR and MWIR thermal imaging systems based on 640X512 staring focal plane array (FPA) having identical design parameters in terms of resolution (IFOV). It has been shown that MWIR performance is superior to LWIR beyond a crossover value of AH(T) even though MRTD of MWIR sensor is inferior to that of LWIR sensor at all spatial frequencies. Study has been carried out both for clear atmosphere and hazy conditions.

CATFISH DRYING (Clarias Batraclus) USING ‘TEKO BERSAYAP’ SOLAR DRYER

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-20
Author(s):  
Yuwana Yuwana
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Drying Rate ◽  
Drying Process ◽  
Drying Time ◽  
Ambient Relative Humidity ◽  
Solar Dryer

Experiment on catfish drying employing ‘Teko Bersayap’ solar dryer was conducted. The result of the experiment indicated that the dryer was able to increase ambient temperature up to 44% and decrease ambient relative humidity up to 103%. Fish drying process followed equations : KAu = 74,94 e-0,03t for unsplitted fish and KAb = 79,25 e-0,09t for splitted fish, where KAu = moisture content of unsplitted fish (%), KAb = moisture content of splitted fish (%), t = drying time. Drying of unsplitted fish finished in 43.995 hours while drying of split fish completed in 15.29 hours. Splitting the fish increased 2,877 times drying rate.

scholarly journals A novel mouse model of heatstroke accounting for ambient temperature and relative humidity

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuyuki Miyamoto ◽  
Keisuke Suzuki ◽  
Hirokazu Ohtaki ◽  
Motoyasu Nakamura ◽  
Hiroki Yamaga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Body Temperature ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Core Body Temperature ◽  
Heat Exposure ◽  
Organ Damage ◽  
Core Body ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Treatment Water

Abstract Background Heatstroke is associated with exposure to high ambient temperature (AT) and relative humidity (RH), and an increased risk of organ damage or death. Previously proposed animal models of heatstroke disregard the impact of RH. Therefore, we aimed to establish and validate an animal model of heatstroke considering RH. To validate our model, we also examined the effect of hydration and investigated gene expression of cotransporter proteins in the intestinal membranes after heat exposure. Methods Mildly dehydrated adult male C57/BL6J mice were subjected to three AT conditions (37 °C, 41 °C, or 43 °C) at RH > 99% and monitored with WetBulb globe temperature (WBGT) for 1 h. The survival rate, body weight, core body temperature, blood parameters, and histologically confirmed tissue damage were evaluated to establish a mouse heatstroke model. Then, the mice received no treatment, water, or oral rehydration solution (ORS) before and after heat exposure; subsequent organ damage was compared using our model. Thereafter, we investigated cotransporter protein gene expressions in the intestinal membranes of mice that received no treatment, water, or ORS. Results The survival rates of mice exposed to ATs of 37 °C, 41 °C, and 43 °C were 100%, 83.3%, and 0%, respectively. From this result, we excluded AT43. Mice in the AT 41 °C group appeared to be more dehydrated than those in the AT 37 °C group. WBGT in the AT 41 °C group was > 44 °C; core body temperature in this group reached 41.3 ± 0.08 °C during heat exposure and decreased to 34.0 ± 0.18 °C, returning to baseline after 8 h which showed a biphasic thermal dysregulation response. The AT 41 °C group presented with greater hepatic, renal, and musculoskeletal damage than did the other groups. The impact of ORS on recovery was greater than that of water or no treatment. The administration of ORS with heat exposure increased cotransporter gene expression in the intestines and reduced heatstroke-related damage. Conclusions We developed a novel mouse heatstroke model that considered AT and RH. We found that ORS administration improved inadequate circulation and reduced tissue injury by increasing cotransporter gene expression in the intestines.

Influence of Alkalinity and Ambient Temperature on Long-Term Properties of GFRP Reinforcement

2018 ◽  
Vol 760 ◽  
pp. 213-218
Author(s):  
František Girgle ◽  
Lenka Bodnárová ◽  
Ondřej Januš ◽  
Vojtěch Kostiha
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Mechanical Characteristics ◽  
Current Problem ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Glass Fibres ◽  
Metallic Reinforcement ◽  
Gfrp Reinforcement

The article deals with the current problem of determining long-term reliability of non-metallic reinforcement in concrete structures. The alkaline environment of concrete with a pH higher than 12.0 affects the glass fibres degradative, whereas this degradation presents by reduction of their mechanical characteristics, resulting in a decrease in the tensile strength of the whole composite. The article summarizes the results of the ongoing experimental program so far, which aims to quantify this influence.

Simultaneous subsurface defect detection and contact parameter assessment in a wheel–rail system

Wear ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 265 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 1837-1847 ◽  
Author(s):  
Massimiliano Pau ◽  
Bruno Leban ◽  
Antonio Baldi
Keyword(s):  
Defect Detection ◽  
Contact Parameter ◽  
Rail System ◽  
Subsurface Defect

Heat balance, haematology and serum chemistry of layers under varying stocking density reared in locally fabricated metal-type cage system

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-103
Author(s):  
K. O. Bello ◽  
A. E. Adiatu ◽  
M. O. Osunlakin ◽  
O. O. Oni
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Rectal Temperature ◽  
Heat Balance ◽  
Total Protein ◽  
Stocking Density ◽  
Fabricated Metal ◽  
Cage System ◽  
Chemical Measurements ◽  
Metal Type

One hundred and thirty five 18weeks old Bovans Nera Black strain pullets were used in a 10week study to determine their heat balance and blood profile under varying stocking density in locally fabricated metal-type cage system. The cages were stocked 2, 3 and 4birds/cell. Daily ambient temperature and relative humidity of the cage and rectal temperature of the birds were taken and heat balance calculated. Record of Packed cell volume (PCV), Haemoglobin concentration (Hb), Red blood cell (RBC), White blood count (WBC) and differential of the birds were taken at beginning and end of the study for the haematological indices while blood glucose, total protein, Albumin and blood urea were taken for the bio-chemical measurements. Ambient temperature, relative humidity, and heat balance showed no significant (P>0.05) difference with cage stocking density. Cage stocking density had significant (P<0.05) effect on rectal temperature of layers. Bird stocked 3/cell recorded the least (41.14oC) rectal temperature while those stocked 4/cell recorded the highest (41.27oC). All the haematological parameters of the birds were not significantly (P>0.05) influenced by stocking density of the cage type. Bio-chemical measurements were not significantly (P>0.05) different among layers under varying stocking density of the cage except total protein (P<0.05). Layers stocked 4/cell recorded highest (5.22g/dl) total protein while those stocked 3/cell had the least value (4.37g/dl). However, the values were within the normal range recommended for healthy chicken. The study concluded that locally fabricated metal-type battery cage could be used to rear layers and stocking density of 3birds/cell is ideal without compromising the welfare of the birds.

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