New Products: Infrared Radiometer Meter (MI-210) and Ultra-Narrow Infrared Radiometer (SI-131)
Apogee Instruments is pleased to announce the release of our Infrared Radiometer Meter and our Ultra-Narrow Infrared Radiometer. Some of their features and uses are listed below.
MI-210
FeaturesThe IRR meter has a tenth degree resolution with ±0.3…
Emissivity Correction
Temperature of an object is determined by three modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation. While conduction and convection are generally easier to understand, radiation is often the most important mode of heat transfer. Unde…
Comparisons in Quantum Sensor Output for Different Light Sources
Since 1972 when a scientist named Keith McCree demonstrated that counting photons in the photosynthetically active range (400 to 700 nm) would better predict photosynthesis than the measurement of foot-candles, the quantum sensor has been used to m…
Long-term drift: When is recalibration warranted?
I went to my dentist yesterday morning for a 6-month cleaning and check-up. Since I have had no special dental problems for several years, I quizzed him about the need for inspections every 180 days. He replied with an eloquent summary of the mic…
Apogee's Origin Story
I started working in graphic design and marketing at Apogee in June of 2010. I love the feel of working for a small business. I enjoy seeing how my work directly helps our customers. I have worked here for over a year, and I wanted to learn more ab…