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IACT was created so thermographers from diverse backgrounds can have an accessible place for unbiased information and services to enchance their business. One of IACT's goals is to provide the public a place where they can find unbiased information on thermography and qualified thermographers. IACT is the only non-profit membership association that is bringing together thermographers in all areas.
IACT was conceived in the summer of 2006 due to the lack of unbiased, cohesive information available on thermography to the general public and thermographers. With the growing number of people acquiring thermal cameras there needs to be a way for the public to locate information and a qualified thermographer to meet their needs.
While IACT welcomes all thermographers, the primary discipline on which we currenlty focus are:
| BUILDING SCIENCES |
The art of identifying shapes, colors, and images in an infrared picture; primarily looking for a change in pattern rather than concentrating on specific temperature differences. Examples include residential and commercial building inspection, moisture intrusion, etc.
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| CONDITION MONITORING |
The science of reading the differences in temperature to monitor the condition of equipment with the intent of anticipating problems or breakdowns before they occur. Examples include electrical and HVAC applications in plants and factories, transformer and power line inspections, etc. |
| MEDICAL INFRARED IMAGING |
Medical infrared imaging is ideal for applications where physiological information is needed to aid in the differential diagnosis process and/or the monitoring of physiologic responses to treatment. The most common areas of clinical use fall under the categories of breast health and as an aid in determining the primary causes of undiagnosed pain. |
Why is there a need for IACT?
Why Is There A Need For IACT?
In a word - service. IACT was created to provide these three services.
1) Service to the public. - By having a reference point for the consumer (individuals and business alike) to go to find qualified thermographer with the appropriate equipment, creates consumer confidence in the thermal market.
2) Service to its members – Servicing its members by education, information, and ethical notoriety.
3) Service to the science of thermography – Public awareness of this new science in literally in its infancy. Educating the public with honest, unbiased information to the importance of thermography, will allow thermography to grow and flourish in the most honest ethical way possible. To mention a few of the ways that NACT will educate the public is through Science Museum Exhibits, Grants, Scholarships, and Loan, and Lobby for state or federally recognized certifications for the various disciplines of thermography
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: NEW NAME AND NEW POLICIES
March-31-2008
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The IACT Board of Directors has been diligently seeing to the governance of the Association. In response to the fact that we have recently received membership inquiries from countries such as Mexico and Romania, and the fact that we already have a member from South Africa, the Board has voted to change the name of the Association to the International Association of Certified Thermographers (IACT). We are very excited about this change and look forward to building a global community of certified thermographers.
It was only a few years ago that I began to think about organizing a membership association for thermographers of various disciplines. In that time I have been overwhelmed by the enthusiastic and positive response from most people in the industry. Still, since the inception of the association, as I have worked with the Board and others to get the things up and running, I have encountered a number of people that have been skeptical about whether or not IACT will thrive. This has included concerns that the operations of the association be as transparent as possible.
As I explored this skepticism further I found that it is typically based on other organizations that were seemingly the same as IACT, but have come and gone with little success. I will not speculate about, or attempt to cast aspersions on, other organizations, but of IACT I do assure you this: IACT is a member driven, non-profit 501(c) organization in the traditional sense. The Board of Directors has taken the time, effort and expense to engage professional association management and legal counsel with an expertise in professional and trade associations.
Additionally, we have revisited and revised our bylaws to ensure contemporary governance, management and membership involvement. In addition to the bylaws we have developed new policies that not only fit the legal requirements of a 501(c) organization, but also honor the intent and spirit of our obligation to serve the best interests of our members, the infrared imaging industry and general community. This is an ongoing process. We will keep members informed as new policies are developed.
Available for download at the top of this web page, you will find a number of documents that give you greater detail regarding the governance and operations of IACT.
Please do not hesitate to contact our Executive Director, Doug Barnes at 866.417.3949 if you have any questions about these materials, or any other facet of IACT. Of course, you are always welcome to contact me as well at 804.360.7720.
Garnett Shortt
President
International Association of Certified Thermographers
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