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Fluke Wins $1.4M Federal Grant

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EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 8, 2010 -- Fluke Corp., a producer of handheld electronic test and measurement technology and electrical calibration, will receive $1.4 million in federal funds to create calibration tools for monitoring the smart grid. The smart grid is digital technology that evaluates electricity flow, including energy from renewable resources such as wind and solar. The grant, which was awarded by NIST to support research of critical national importance, is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Of 1300 applicants, Fluke was one of 27 companies to receive the money.

Fluke's new technology will calibrate phasor measurement units to evaluate the health of the electrical power grid and to identify the preconditions that lead to power interruptions. Phasor measurement units gauge power flowing into the grid so distribution centers can determine where and when it is most efficient to send power across transmission lines.

To answer questions about thermal imaging and the company's thermography tools and software, Fluke recently introduced a live chat service.

Thermal imagers detect moisture damage and missing insulation, identify energy loss in windows and doors, inspect roofing, and examine electrical and mechanical equipment, among other uses.

The Fluke Corp. is a division of the Danaher Corp.

For more information, visit: www.danaher.com  
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thermal imaging
Thermal imaging is a technology that detects infrared radiation (heat) emitted by objects and converts it into an image, known as a thermogram, which displays temperature variations in different colors. Unlike visible light imaging, thermal imaging does not require any ambient light and can be used in complete darkness or through obstructions such as smoke, fog, and certain materials. Thermal cameras use sensors to detect infrared radiation and generate images based on the temperature...
thermography
Thermography is a technique that involves the use of an infrared imaging device, called a thermal camera or infrared camera, to detect and visualize the infrared radiation emitted by objects. This technology allows for the creation of thermographic images, also known as thermograms, where variations in temperature are represented by different colors or shades. The basic principles of thermography are as follows: Infrared radiation emission: All objects with a temperature above absolute zero...
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