Novel Infiltration Diagnostics based on Laser-line Scanning and Infrared Temperature Field Imaging Award Number: DE-EE0007686 CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6 Buildings Technology Office Date: 8/15/2016 Location(s): IA Office(s): Golden Field Office
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Novel Infiltration Diagnostics based on Laser-line Scanning and Infrared Temperature Field Imaging
Award Number: DE-EE0007686
CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6
Buildings Technology Office
Date: 8/15/2016
Location(s): IA
Office(s): Golden Field Office
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to provide federal funding to Iowa State University to develop an infiltration diagnostic technology that uses simultaneous Laser line scanning and Infrared Temperature field imaging (LIT). Key elements in the development would include computer-controlled automated laser line scanning and simultaneous infrared imaging, laser wavelength selection criterion, software for infiltration indicator and extent calculation, and a large throughput data acquisition system.
Activities associated with the proposed project would include the design, assembly, fabrication, and testing of laser-based infiltration diagnostic equipment, and the design and software development of computer-based automation and data processing. These activities would occur at research labs and facilities at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. The facility in which lab work would occur was purpose-built for the type of activities being proposed; therefore, no change in the use, mission, or operation of existing facilities would arise out of this effort and no physical modification of existing facilities or construction of new facilities would be necessary.