Surface Optics 410-Solar-i Solar Reflectometer (335-2500 nm)

Specification

Measured parameter: Directional hemispherical reflectance (DHR)

Method: Integrated total reflectance in a band for a given angle of incidence

Data: Total reflectance

Wavelength bands

335 - 380 nm, 400-540 nm, 480-600 nm,

590-720 nm, 700-1100 nm, 1000-1700 nm, 1700-2500 nm

ASTM standards: C1549 E1980 E903

Accuracy: ±.02

Measurement time: 7 seconds

Angle of incidence: 20° from normal incidence

Repeatability: ±.001 units

Beam spot size: 0.50 inches

Calibration coupon: Glazed Ceramic

Solar irradiance functions

Air Mass 0 (AM) Extraterrestrial irradiance (ASTM E490-00)

Hazy sky AM1.5 beam-normal irradiance (ASTM E891-87)

Clear sky AM1 global horizontal irradiance (SMARTS 2.9.5)

Clear sky AM1.5 global irradiance surface tilted 37° (ASTM G173-03)

Clear sky AM1.5 global irradiance surface tilted 20° (ASTM G197-14)

Clear sky AM1.5 global irradiance surface tilted 90° (ASTM G197-14)

Clear sky AM1.5 global horizontal irradiance (SMARTS 2.9.5)

Clear sky AM2.0 global horizontal irradiance (SMARTS 2.9.5)

Sample size and geometry:

Flat: ≥ 0.5 in. diameter

Radius of curvature: 6 in. convex; 12 in. concave

Warm-up time: 90 seconds

Time between measurements: 2 seconds

Sample temperature: Ambient or heated/cooled to 0 - 100 degrees Celsius (°C)

Readout / data output:3x2 inch LCD touch screen

Data stored on SD card as .txt file for export to Excel

Dimensions: 11.54 in. x 9.04 in. x 3.72 in (29.31 cm x 22.96 cm x 9.44 cm)

Weight: 4.7 lbs (2.13 kg)

Source: Tungsten filament, temperature controlled by user

Export control: ECCN #3A999.F

Applications

SOC410-Solar-i was designed with the following applications in mind:

  Validation of solar fields

  Maintenance of solar fields / evaluation of soiling of mirrors

  LEED – evaluation of thermal properties of green buildings

  Cool roof – evaluation of thermal properties of roofs

  Inspection of telescope mirrors

  Inspection of coatings for space applications

  Characterization of thermal properties of materials

  Characterization of solar receivers in solar power generation

  Characterization of mirrors used to concentrate solar power

Datasheet