Infrared Thermal Images of Antarctic Station Building Surfaces

Field-collected infrared thermal images document specific points in and around Australia's Casey station in Antarctica. The data consists of 40+ individual image files, each labeled with a location description such as 'Main cold porch' or 'Ops building, west side'. The data was collected by the Australian Antarctic Data Centre and last updated in February 2015.

Use Cases

• Analyze apparent temperature patterns from thermal radiation to identify heat loss points like 'Library window' or 'Main cold porch'.
• Study ice build-up dynamics on structures by comparing images labeled 'west side of redshed, ice build-up from blizz tail'.
• Calibrate emissivity assumptions for thermal imaging by processing the raw radiation data in the .BMT files with IRSoft software.
• Compare thermal performance of different building components, such as 'triple glaze' windows versus standard walls.
• Model heat transfer equations using the recorded radiation values and Stefan-Boltzmann constant to validate apparent temperature calculations.

Strengths

• Over 40 distinct thermal image files provide multiple observations of key station areas.
• Each file includes a specific location description, enabling precise spatial analysis of thermal features.

Limitations

• Apparent temperature values rely on an assumed emissivity, which may not reflect actual surface temperatures.
• The dataset's temporal coverage is a single point in time, with no repeated measurements for trend analysis.
• Sample size is limited to one Antarctic station, reducing generalizability to other climates or building types.

Provenance

Source

Australian Antarctic Data Centre (AU_AADC) via NASA Earthdata.

Collection Method

Field collection using a Testo 881 Thermal Imaging Camera, with radiation values converted to apparent temperature via the heat transfer equation.

Time Range

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Geography

Casey station, Antarctica.