Imaging Science Group meetings

Infrared 100
The Royal Astronomical Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BQ
7-8 October 2010

In October 1910 Professor Robert Wood presented his paper to the Royal Photographic Society in London "Photography by Invisinle Rays", describing the use of an infrared plate to make a permanent image in the near infrared. Since that time significant advances have been made in infrared thermal imaging, with applications across a broad spectrum from medicine, industry and astronomy.

Two day seminars, the first on the development and general applications of infrared imaging, and the second on imfrared imaging in astronomy, will be held in London. The first will be organised under the auspices of The Royal Photographic Society, Imaging Science Group, and the second by the Royal Astronomical Society.

The identification of infrared rays is attributed to Sir William Herschel who presented his findings to the Royal Society in 1820. Sir William became the first president of the Royal Astronomical Society that was founded in 1820. In 2009, the Herschel Space telescope was launched carrying a multi-spectral infrared camera system. Some of the first observational images from this current mission will form part of the second day seminar.

Provisional programme for 7th October (being organised by the RPS Imaging Science Group) will include:

• Robert Wood's introduction to infrared photography
• The historical development of electronic imaging in the infrared spectrum
• Medical applications of infrared thermal imaging
• Infrared imaging for thermal physiology of animals
• Applications of infrared imaging of buildings and energy conservation
• Aerial surveys using infrared imaging
• Non-destructive testing methods with infrared imaging

Programme for 8th October (being organised by The Royal Astronomical Society) not yet available.

Other meetings

International Congress on Imaging Science (ICIS 2010)
CNCC, Beijing, China
12-16 May 2010

See http://www.icisimaging.org/ for details, including a Call for Papers.