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Understanding Infrared Thermography Reading 7 Part 2 of 2.pdf

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NETD - Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference<br />

NETD is used to measure the performance <strong>of</strong> a infrared cameras ability<br />

discern the minimum level <strong>of</strong> thermal sensitivity and is very similar to the<br />

MRTD with the exception that the test is based on the output <strong>of</strong> the detector<br />

only, without taking into consideration the performance <strong>of</strong> the infrared<br />

cameras image as it would be displayed to a thermographer. The results are<br />

usually expressed as the NETD. A common specification for an IR cameras<br />

NETD is 0.02 deg. C at 30 deg. C.<br />

MRTD - Minimum Resolvable Temperature Difference<br />

METD is a test developed by the Department <strong>of</strong> Defense (ASTM Standard<br />

E1213) and used to measure the performance <strong>of</strong> a infrared cameras ability<br />

discern the minimum level <strong>of</strong> thermal sensitivity that a operator <strong>of</strong> the camera<br />

can see. The test involves selecting the smallest test pattern (4 bars with a<br />

7:1 length to width aspect ratio) that can be clearly distinguished by the<br />

operator as viewed on a display.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang<br />

http://www.prothermographer.com/training/IRBasics/qualitative_thermography/mrtd<br />

_minimum_resolvable_temperature_difference.htm

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