Emissivity Tables; References; Tables - FLIR ThermaCAM E4 Operator's Manual

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Emissivity tables

This section presents a compilation of emissivity data from the infrared literature and
FLIR Systems's own measurements.
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References

1 Mikaél A. Bramson: Infrared Radiation, A Handbook for Applications, Plenum press, N.Y.
2 William L. Wolfe, George J. Zissis: The Infrared Handbook, Office of Naval Research,
Department of Navy, Washington, D.C.
3 Madding, R. P.: Thermographic Instruments and systems. Madison, Wisconsin: University
of Wisconsin – Extension, Department of Engineering and Applied Science.
4 William L. Wolfe: Handbook of Military Infrared Technology, Office of Naval Research,
Department of Navy, Washington, D.C.
5 Jones, Smith, Probert: External thermography of buildings..., Proc. of the Society of
Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, vol.110, Industrial and Civil Applications
of Infrared Technology, June 1977 London.
6 Paljak, Pettersson: Thermography of Buildings, Swedish Building Research Institute,
Stockholm 1972.
7 Vlcek, J: Determination of emissivity with imaging radiometers and some emissivities at
λ = 5 µm. Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing.
8 Kern: Evaluation of infrared emission of clouds and ground as measured by weather
satellites, Defence Documentation Center, AD 617 417.
9 Öhman, Claes: Emittansmätningar med AGEMA E-Box. Teknisk rapport, AGEMA 1999.
(Emittance measurements using AGEMA E-Box. Technical report, AGEMA 1999.)
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Tables

Figure 18.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification;
3: Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6: Reference
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Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
82
2 3
anodized, black, 70
dull
anodized, black, 70
dull
anodized, light 70
gray, dull
4 5
LW 0.95
SW 0.67
LW 0.97
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