Autors: Dimitrov, K. L., Damyanov, I. S.
Title: Thermal Infrared Imaging of Near-Freezing Objects with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and the Influence of Observation Height in Real Conditions
Keywords: Near-Freezing Objects, Nonlinear Curve Fitting, Observation Height, Thermal Infrared Imaging, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

Abstract: Thermal infrared imaging using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has become a vital tool for monitoring large objects with relatively constant temperatures. This study investigates how the height at which UAVs operate influences the thermal infrared measurements of such objects. Despite the objects maintaining a stable temperature, the results reveal significant variations in thermal readings at different altitudes. Analysis shows that these discrepancies are closely linked to specific components of the radiation transfer equation, particularly atmospheric attenuation, surface emissivity, and emission from atmospheric volume. Understanding these tendencies is crucial for optimizing UAV-based thermal imaging applications, ensuring accurate data collection, and improving the reliability of temperature assessments from varying heights. This research provides insights into the complex interaction between measurement altitude and thermal infrared imaging accuracy, offering guidance for future UAV thermal imaging missions.

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Issue

National Conference with International Participation, TELECOM, 2024, , https://doi.org/10.1109/TELECOM63374.2024.10812235

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