Detection of leaks in buried rural water pipelines using thermal infrared images
Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing
By: Jeffery C. Eidenshink
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Abstract
Leakage is a major problem in many pipelines. Minor leaks called 'seeper leaks', which generally range from 2 to 10 m3 per day, are common and are difficult to detect using conventional ground surveys. The objective of this research was to determine whether airborne thermal-infrared remote sensing could be used in detecting leaks and monitoring rural water pipelines. This study indicates that such leaks can be detected using low-altitude 8.7- to 11.5. micrometer wavelength, thermal infrared images collected under proper conditions.
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Eidenshink, J.C., 1985, Detection of leaks in buried rural water pipelines using thermal infrared images: Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, v. 51, no. 5, p. 561-564.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Detection of leaks in buried rural water pipelines using thermal infrared images |
| Series title | Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Year Published | 1985 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing |
| Contributing office(s) | Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center |
| Description | 4 p. |
| First page | 561 |
| Last page | 564 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |