19
Emissivity tables
This section presents a compilation of emissivity data from the infrared literature and
measurements made by FLIR Systems.
19.1
References
Mikaél A. Bramson:
Infrared Radiation, A Handbook for Applications
, Plenum press,
N.Y.
1
William L. Wolfe, George J. Zissis:
The Infrared Handbook
, Office of Naval Research,
Department of Navy, Washington, D.C.
2
Madding, R. P.:
Thermographic Instruments and systems
. Madison, Wisconsin: Univer-
sity of Wisconsin – Extension, Department of Engineering and Applied Science.
3
William L. Wolfe:
Handbook of Military Infrared Technology
, Office of Naval Research,
Department of Navy, Washington, D.C.
4
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.
5
Paljak, Pettersson:
Thermography of Buildings
, Swedish Building Research Institute,
Stockholm 1972.
6
Vlcek, J:
Determination of emissivity with imaging radiometers and some emissivities
at λ = 5 µm.
Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing.
7
Kern:
Evaluation of infrared emission of clouds and ground as measured by weather
satellites
, Defence Documentation Center, AD 617 417.
8
Öhman, Claes:
Emittansmätningar med AGEMA E-Box
. Teknisk rapport, AGEMA 1999.
(Emittance measurements using AGEMA E-Box. Technical report, AGEMA 1999.)
9
19.2
Important note about the emissivity tables
The emissivity values in the table below are recorded using a shortwave (SW) camera.
The values should be regarded as recommendations only and used by caution.
19.3
Tables
Figure 19.1 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
6
5
4
3
2
1
9
0.95
LW
70
anodized, black,
dull
Aluminum
9
0.67
SW
70
anodized, black,
dull
Aluminum
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