Thermal response to 24 hour cycle of air temperature, solar loading, and radiative interchange with clear sky modeled using FEA . This was done completely on a computer, not in the field. The results can be used by thermographers to determine when to go into the field to be able to find what they need to see. It can also be modified to study "what if" scenarios. It can reflect a variety of field conditions, such as time of year, wind, weather, location and wall orientation.
This is a sample of the type of results available using FEA. Other objects, such as roofs or parking lots, can be modeled as well.
Basis of the model is a south-facing wall in calm, clear, southern U.S., summer conditions.
(Preliminary results)
