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Understanding Infrared Thermography Reading 3

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Spectral Range<br />

Spectral range denotes the portion of the infrared spectrum over which the<br />

instrument will operate. The operating spectral range of the instrument is<br />

often critical to its performance and, in many applications. can be exploited to<br />

solve difficult measurement problems. The spectral range is determined by<br />

the detector and the instrument optics. as shown in Figure 3.9. Here, the fiat<br />

spectral response of a radiation thermopile detector is combined with that of a<br />

germanium lens and an 8 to 14 μm band pass filter. The instrument<br />

characterized is suitable for general purpose temperature measurement of<br />

cool targets through atmosphere. The transmission spectrum of a 0.3 km (0.<br />

19 mil) atmospheric ground level is also shown. An infrared interference filter<br />

is often placed in front of the detector to limit the spectral range of the energy<br />

reaching the detector.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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