Abstract

Utilizing aerial thermal imagery for GIS analysis and energy auditing
Track: Facilities Operations and Maintenance
Authors: Daniel Michalec, Heather Dauel

Between dorms, labs, and medical facilities, Hill AFB operations require extensive energy use. Considering energy use alongside aging infrastructure and conservation directives, Hill sought to collect nadir and oblique thermal datasets. These aerially collected images allowed staff to identify and quantify heat loss, subsurface utility issues, and building condition. These datasets were also analyzed with facility records and current energy use to create a remotely-sensed Energy Audit.