17.18: Mission Planning Worksheets (Aerial Thermography)
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- 58031
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\(\newcommand{\avec}{\mathbf a}\) \(\newcommand{\bvec}{\mathbf b}\) \(\newcommand{\cvec}{\mathbf c}\) \(\newcommand{\dvec}{\mathbf d}\) \(\newcommand{\dtil}{\widetilde{\mathbf d}}\) \(\newcommand{\evec}{\mathbf e}\) \(\newcommand{\fvec}{\mathbf f}\) \(\newcommand{\nvec}{\mathbf n}\) \(\newcommand{\pvec}{\mathbf p}\) \(\newcommand{\qvec}{\mathbf q}\) \(\newcommand{\svec}{\mathbf s}\) \(\newcommand{\tvec}{\mathbf t}\) \(\newcommand{\uvec}{\mathbf u}\) \(\newcommand{\vvec}{\mathbf v}\) \(\newcommand{\wvec}{\mathbf w}\) \(\newcommand{\xvec}{\mathbf x}\) \(\newcommand{\yvec}{\mathbf y}\) \(\newcommand{\zvec}{\mathbf z}\) \(\newcommand{\rvec}{\mathbf r}\) \(\newcommand{\mvec}{\mathbf m}\) \(\newcommand{\zerovec}{\mathbf 0}\) \(\newcommand{\onevec}{\mathbf 1}\) \(\newcommand{\real}{\mathbb R}\) \(\newcommand{\twovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\ctwovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\threevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cthreevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\mattwo}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{rr}#1 \amp #2 \\ #3 \amp #4 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\laspan}[1]{\text{Span}\{#1\}}\) \(\newcommand{\bcal}{\cal B}\) \(\newcommand{\ccal}{\cal C}\) \(\newcommand{\scal}{\cal S}\) \(\newcommand{\wcal}{\cal W}\) \(\newcommand{\ecal}{\cal E}\) \(\newcommand{\coords}[2]{\left\{#1\right\}_{#2}}\) \(\newcommand{\gray}[1]{\color{gray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\lgray}[1]{\color{lightgray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\rank}{\operatorname{rank}}\) \(\newcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\col}{\text{Col}}\) \(\renewcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\nul}{\text{Nul}}\) \(\newcommand{\var}{\text{Var}}\) \(\newcommand{\corr}{\text{corr}}\) \(\newcommand{\len}[1]{\left|#1\right|}\) \(\newcommand{\bbar}{\overline{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bhat}{\widehat{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bperp}{\bvec^\perp}\) \(\newcommand{\xhat}{\widehat{\xvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\vhat}{\widehat{\vvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\uhat}{\widehat{\uvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\what}{\widehat{\wvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\Sighat}{\widehat{\Sigma}}\) \(\newcommand{\lt}{<}\) \(\newcommand{\gt}{>}\) \(\newcommand{\amp}{&}\) \(\definecolor{fillinmathshade}{gray}{0.9}\)Worksheet 17-A: Mission Overview & Inspection Objective
Project / Site Name: ______________________________
Date: __________________ Planned Time: __________
Location: _________________________________________
Inspection Type (check one):
☐ Roof inspection
☐ Solar PV inspection
☐ Building envelope
☐ Infrastructure
☐ Other: _______________________
Inspection Objective (brief):
Primary Targets (components / areas):
Level I Confirmation:
☐ Objective reviewed and understood
☐ Scope aligns with Level I responsibilities
Worksheet 17-B: Target Characteristics & Resolution Planning
Smallest Feature of Interest (approx.):
☐ < 5 cm
☐ 5–10 cm
☐ 10–20 cm
☐ > 20 cm
Required Pixel Coverage (goal):
☐ ≥ 5 × 5 pixels
☐ Screening only
Notes on Target Layout / Spacing:
Worksheet 17-C: Sensor & Payload Information
Drone Platform: _________________________________
Thermal Payload Model: ___________________________
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Parameter |
Entry |
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Sensor Resolution (pixels) |
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Spectral Band |
☐ LWIR ☐ MWIR |
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Lens FOV |
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Radiometric Capture |
☐ Yes ☐ No |
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Gimbal Stabilization |
☐ Yes ☐ No |
Level I Check:
☐ Payload supports inspection objective
Worksheet 17-D: Altitude, Distance & GSD Planning (FoRD)
Planned Flight Altitude (AGL): ____________________
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Item |
Value |
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Estimated GSD |
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Target Pixel Coverage Adequate? |
☐ Yes ☐ No |
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Focus Verified Pre-Flight? |
☐ Yes ☐ No |
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Temperature Range Selected |
FoRD Risk Assessment:
☐ Low
☐ Moderate
☐ High
If Moderate or High, explain mitigation:
Worksheet 17-E: Flight Path & Coverage Plan
Flight Pattern (check one):
☐ Grid
☐ Linear passes
☐ Orbit / POI
☐ Manual / custom
Planned Overlap:
- Forward overlap: __________ %
- Side overlap: __________ %
Coverage Notes:
Worksheet 17-F: Viewing Angle & Sensor Orientation
Primary Viewing Angle:
☐ Nadir (straight down)
☐ Slight oblique
☐ Oblique (explain): ______________________
Angle Consistency Plan:
Potential Reflection Risks Identified? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, list sources: ________________________________
Worksheet 17-G: Environmental & Timing Assessment
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Condition |
Expected |
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Ambient Temperature |
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Wind Speed / Direction |
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Cloud Cover |
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Solar Loading |
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Recent Weather (rain, fog, etc.) |
Time-of-Day Justification:
Proceed as Planned? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If no, explain: ______________________________________
Worksheet 17-H: Safety & Risk Awareness (Level I)
Identified Hazards (check all that apply):
☐ People in area
☐ Power lines
☐ Structures / obstacles
☐ Traffic / vehicles
☐ Weather changes
Mitigation Measures:
Emergency Procedures Reviewed? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Worksheet 17-I: Roles, Communication & Authority
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Role |
Name |
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RPIC |
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Visual Observer |
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Sensor Operator (Level I) |
Primary Communication Method:
☐ Verbal
☐ Radio
☐ Hand signals
Stop-Work Authority Confirmed? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Worksheet 17-J: Pre-Flight FoRD & Data Quality Checklist
☐ Focus verified
☐ Correct temperature range selected
☐ Planned altitude meets GSD requirement
☐ Emissivity set (if applicable)
☐ Reflected apparent temperature set
☐ Radiometric capture enabled
☐ Test image reviewed
Worksheet 17-K: Post-Flight Data Completeness Check
☐ Full coverage achieved
☐ No major gaps
☐ Image quality acceptable
☐ Metadata intact
☐ Environmental conditions documented
☐ Limitations noted
Reflight Required? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, reason: ______________________________________