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3 Measure the radiation intensity (= apparent temperature) from the reflecting source using the
following settings:
Emissivity: 1.0
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D : 0
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obj
You can measure the radiation intensity using one of the following two methods:
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Figure 18.3 1 = Reflection source
Note: Using a thermocouple to measure reflected apparent temperature is not recom-
mended for two important reasons:
A thermocouple does not measure radiation intensity
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A thermocouple requires a very good thermal contact to the surface, usually by
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gluing and covering the sensor by a thermal isolator.
18.2.1.1.2 Method 2: Reflector method
1 Crumble up a large piece of aluminum foil.
2 Uncrumble the aluminum foil and attach it to a piece of cardboard of the same size.
3 Put the piece of cardboard in front of the object you want to measure. Make sure that the side
with aluminum foil points to the camera.
4 Set the emissivity to 1.0.
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