RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Image resolution influence in aerial thermographic inspections of photovoltaic plants A1 Gallardo-Saavedra, Sara A1 Hernández Callejo, Luis A1 Duque Pérez, Óscar K1 Aerial thermography K1 Photovoltaic (PV) energy K1 PV inspection K1 PV thermography K1 Thermography K1 Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) K1 33 Ciencias Tecnológicas K1 2106.01 Energía Solar AB Photovoltaic energy is the renewable energy with the greatest growth and use. The tendency of the last years is directed toward the formation of increasingly larger plants, which implies that optimizing their maintenance is becoming extremely important. Aerial thermography has become a convenient quality assessment tool for photovoltaic power plants, being reliable, cost effective, and time saving. However, it is essential to be aware of its strengths and limitations in order to apply and interpret the results correctly. This paper presents a study about the influence of spatial resolution of thermographic images on the severity of failures, evaluating the results obtained in a set of experimental aerial and manual inspections performed in a 3 MW PV plant in Spain. The research analyzes how aerial thermography should be arranged as a function of the thermographic camera and lens used with the aim of satisfying the resolution requirements. Indications about the correct procedure to perform aerial thermographic inspections are also provided. PB IEEE SN 1551-3203 YR 2018 FD 2018 LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/70821 UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/70821 LA eng NO IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, December 2018, vol. 14, n. 12, p. 5678-5686 NO Producción Científica DS UVaDOC RD 24-nov-2024