Infrared thermography reveals effect of working posture on skin temperature in office workers

Introduction. Musculoskeletal symptoms related to using traditional computer workstations are common. Quantitative methods for measuring muscle stress and strain are needed to improve ergonomics of workstations. We hypothesize that infrared thermography (IRT) is suited for this purpose. Methods. This hypothesis was evaluated by estimating muscle activity in upright and traditional working postures with IRT and surface electromyography (sEMG). IRT and sEMG measurements were conducted in 14 female participants with both working postures. First, measurements with the traditional posture were performed. Later, participants had 1?month to adjust to the upright working posture before repeating the measurements. IRT images were acquired before and after a full working day, with sEMG recordings being conducted throughout the measurement days. Participants evaluated their neck pain severity using neck disability index (NDI) questionnaires before the first and after the second measurement day. Results. Spatial variation in upper back temperature was higher (p?=?0.008) when working in traditional posture and the upright working posture reduced (p?p?=?0.003) after working in the upright posture. Conclusion. IRT was found suitable for evaluating muscle activity and upright working posture to reduce the NDI and muscle activity in the upper back.     

防弹衣舒适性能改善设计

本文通过对防弹衣的改进研究,探讨了利用经编间隔织物对防弹装备舒适性提高的可行性。用经编间隔织物代替传统防弹衣里料（平纹机织布）,并制成成衣。通过红外热成像仪分别测试以经编间隔织物为里料的防弹衣的热湿传导性、透气散热性来探讨经编间隔织物对防弹衣的舒适性能的影响。实验结果表明：在相同测试条件下,以经编间隔织物为里料的防弹衣的热湿传导性能良好,透气散热性优于传统防弹衣1℃左右。因此经编间隔织物对提高防弹衣的舒适性能具有推动作用。本课题的研究意义在于为警用防弹衣的舒适性能提供理论参考,为警察或军队的作战能力提高做出更大的贡献。     

涡流热成像动态检测模式的缺陷信号重构方法研究

在涡流热成像检测中,缺陷信号重构可以有效评定结构的安全性和可靠性,及时预防生产中安全事故的发生,目前大多数信号重构方法都不适用于动态模式的涡流热成像检测。为了对动态模式涡流热成像检测的信号进行重构,提出了1种基于区域扫描的方法,选定区域大小及划分准则,在每帧图像相同位置划分区域,对各个区域内的温度数据进行相应的运算处理并提取结果,以此作为每个区域的重构温度,进而重构出包含所有缺陷温度信息的热像图。结果表明:该方法可以对动态模式下的涡流热成像温度信号进行重构,并能在一定程度上消除噪声,有利于后续的图像处理。