Blackbody radiators for field calibration

Edward F. Cross; F. L. Mauritz; H. A. Bixler; E. M. Kaegi; Gary D. Wiemokly

doi:10.1117/12.48779

1 December 1991 Blackbody radiators for field calibration

Edward F. Cross, F. L. Mauritz, H. A. Bixler, E. M. Kaegi, Gary D. Wiemokly

Proceedings Volume 1540, Infrared Technology XVII; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48779
Event: San Diego, '91, 1991, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

The design and construction of four extended-area blackbody radiators for field calibration are described, and the special performance features of each are detailed. Emphasized in design considerations is maintenance of uniform thermal profiles on high-emissivity metal plates that operate at temperatures ranging from 40 to 375 degree(s)C. For each of the four versions, individual radiator plate size and uniform blackbody temperature are the critical design parameters. Laboratory test data are presented to establish that each design configuration meets the operating specifications. The data demonstrate that reliable extended-area blackbody radiators can be built for field use at a lower cost than those of currently available radiators.

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Edward F. Cross, F. L. Mauritz, H. A. Bixler, E. M. Kaegi, and Gary D. Wiemokly "Blackbody radiators for field calibration", Proc. SPIE 1540, Infrared Technology XVII, (1 December 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48779

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