Industry Standards & Methodologies
We follow established industry protocols so the work is repeatable and the documentation is built for insurance and warranty review.
Our Commitment to Best Practices
We use documented field methods aligned with applicable industry frameworks. Alignment describes conditions, capture, and reporting; it is not certification or accreditation by the standards bodies:
ASTM C1153 Methodology
For roof moisture assessments
IEC TS 62446-3 Protocols
For solar panel inspections
ASTM C1153 - Roof Moisture
We follow ASTM C1153 methodology for locating wet insulation in roofing systems using infrared imaging:
- ▸Conduct surveys 2-4 hours after sunset for optimal thermal contrast
- ▸Weather requirements: Clear skies, winds under 15 mph
- ▸Minimum 10°F temperature differential between day/night
- ▸Radiometric data capture with temperature measurements
- ▸Georeferenced imagery with documented processing and project-measured limits
Result: Traceable documentation that can support insurer evaluation; acceptance remains the carrier's decision
IEC TS 62446-3 - Solar O&M
We apply IEC TS 62446-3 protocols for thermographic inspection of PV modules and plants:
- ▸Minimum irradiance of 600 W/m² during inspection
- ▸Thermal resolution detecting 2°C variations
- ▸Perpendicular viewing angle when possible
- ▸Thermal signatures reported as investigation targets
- ▸CSV anomaly reports with GPS coordinates
Result: Warranty claim documentation and O&M optimization
Our Equipment Exceeds Standard Requirements — Autel EVO II Dual 640T RTK V3
Thermal Resolution
640×512
4x higher than minimum requirements
Georeferencing
Verified Per Project
RTK-equipped capture; absolute accuracy stated only when measured
Radiometric Data
±3°C or ±3%
Professional-grade temperature accuracy
Local Expertise, Global Standards
Three generations in Hale County gives us something no certification can provide - deep understanding of West Texas conditions:
- •We know when morning dew will clear for optimal solar inspections
- •We carefully time thermal roof inspections, if looking for moisture, the correct number of days after a rain, then only after sunset but before any dew dampens the roof.
- •We recognize irrigation timing and crop stress indicators from years of family farming
- •We're available immediately after hailstorms because we live here
Our Promise:
We combine industry-standard methodologies with local knowledge to deliver results that are technically sound and practically useful. Reports carry the measurements and imagery a carrier or manufacturer typically asks for, but acceptance is always the carrier's decision, so we recommend confirming documentation requirements with your adjuster before the flight.