United Infrared VP Explains Thermal Imaging & Thermography to Sullivan Middle School Students

April 15, 2014 - PRLog -- United Infrared's Vice President Peter Hopkins Guest Speaker at Career Day, Sullivan Middle School, Bonsall, CA. Hopkins spoke before three groups. He explained how infrared thermal imaging (thermography) can be used for determining energy efficiency of a home (due to inadequate ceiling and wall insulation, single-pane windows), and how it can aid in determining how and where a roof, floor, wall or window might be leaking. He also mentioned how electrical problems can often be spotted by the careful use of infrared by a certified and trained thermal imaging technician.

Thermography can also be beneficial in the diagnosis of injuries among horses. In fact, United Infrared even has a course of study devoted to that, called Equine Infrared.

Bonsall, CA, is a town well known for having more horses than people, so the equine connection was appreciated. A separate group of thermographers provides technical assistance to the veterinarians and horses of this equine world. http://www.EquineIR.com

Infrared thermal imaging, and the whole industry of thermography, might be something for the students to consider as a career field.

United Infrared, Inc., which normally provides hands-on training for professional thermographers, and doing so at various locations around the U.S., in classroom settings, sees their emerging presence in the press as a confidence booster for those who professionally scan buildings and animals for (infrared) thermal images.

Utilizing this technique and technology to promote its classes, United Infrared also has promoted its Conference, said to be the premiere international event in the world of thermography, the Thermal Imaging Conference 2014, held in Las Vegas, NV, June 2-5. Last minute signups and even walk-in registration is possible for those interested.(More info is available at http://www.ThermalImagingConference.com . However, with all of the early interest, advance registration is highly encouraged.

United Infrared also uses videos extensively to publicize its network of thermographers, and the training courses available to infrared practitioners worldwide. "People like to watch videos--especially when you can get detailed help from them on how to do certain things, whether it be imaging for a house or a horse", says Gary Micheloni, company director of marketing."Who wouldn't prefer watching a short video to reading a long, boring technical owner's manual?"

United Infrared can be reached at: 888-722-6447; Call it or click it, at http://www.UnitedInfrared.com . It boasts the largest membership organization in the world of certified and properly-trained thermographers.

Serving most major cities in North America, its thermal imagers provide thermal imaging scans for roofs, block walls, electric panels & gear, data centers, moisture intrusion into buildings, energy efficiency.

This past year, the company entered into agreements with roofing manufacturers and contractors to perform infrared roof imaging, either on-roof or from aerial platforms. "We are committed to providing various manufacturers' factory-certified contractors with access to accurate, standardized and timely infrared roof moisture surveys”, says Ben Hixson, Technical Director of RoofScanIR™. “Our team is looking forward to working with roofing consultants, contractors and manufacturers across North America” states Gregory Stockton, President of UIS.

For even more videos providing information and education on infrared thermal imaging, go to: https://www.YouTube.com/user/UnitedInfrared .
United Infrared Services Inc., a nationwide provider of thermal imaging services, is well-known for its professional infrared thermographic services and has the largest network of certified infrared thermographers in the world. RoofScanIR™ is a service provided by UIS that uses thermographers, highly trained in infrared roof scanning, to detect and document moisture in roofing systems.

A short video highlighting the thermal imaging presentation to Sullivan Middle School students can be seen on YouTube: http://youtu.be/U3gFeE05qtg