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Understanding Infrared Thermography Reading 7 Part 2 of 2.pdf

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When radiative power is incident on an object, a fraction <strong>of</strong> the power will be<br />

reflected (ρ), another portion will be absorbed (α), and the final portion will be<br />

transmitted through the object (τ). The transmitted fraction is τ. All <strong>of</strong> this is<br />

described by the Total Power Law:<br />

ρ + α + τ = 1<br />

where:<br />

ρ = fraction reflected<br />

α = fraction absorbed<br />

τ = fraction transmitted<br />

The ability <strong>of</strong> an object to absorb radiation is also related to its ability to emit<br />

radiation. This is defined by Kirchh<strong>of</strong>f's Law<br />

α = ε<br />

where<br />

α = absorbance coefficient<br />

ε = emissive coefficient<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang<br />

http://reliableplant.com/Read/14134/emissivity-underst-difference-between-apparent,-actual-ir-temps

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