FLIR ThermaCAM B2, User Manual

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16.2.1 Finding the emissivity of a sample
16.2.1.1 Step 1: Determining reflected apparent temperature
Use one of the following two methods to determine reflected apparent temperature:
16.2.1.1.1 Method 1: Direct method
Action Step
Look for possible reflection sources, considering that the incident angle = reflection
angle (a = b).
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Figure 16.1 1 = Reflection source
1
If the reflection source is a spot source, modify the source by obstructing it using
a piece if cardboard.
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Figure 16.2 1 = Reflection source
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