Finding The Emissivity Of A Sample; Step 1: Determining Reflected Apparent Temperature - FLIR ix Series User Manual

18 – Thermographic measurement techniques
18.2.1

Finding the emissivity of a sample

18.2.1.1

Step 1: Determining reflected apparent temperature

Use one of the following two methods to determine reflected apparent temperature:
18.2.1.1.1 Method 1: Direct method
1 Look for possible reflection sources, considering that the incident angle = reflection angle (a
= b).
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Figure 18.1 1 = Reflection source
2 If the reflection source is a spot source, modify the source by obstructing it using a piece if
cardboard.
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Figure 18.2 1 = Reflection source
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