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NCAL: Thermal Imaging Systems

Thermal imaging systems are available in the NIST Center for Automotive Lightweighting. These cameras can be used to measure adiabatic heating during mechanical testing and other endo- or exothermic reactions during mechanical testing. Calibration grids to register thermal imaging data with NCAL DIC Measurement Systems data are also available.

Specifications/Capabilities

Thermal Imaging System Capabilities:

FLIR A655 Camera (640 by 480 pixels) with a 25 deg angular lens.

 

 

 

Created July 8, 2025, Updated July 17, 2025
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