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Emissivity Correction

Emissivity Correction

by Adam Del Toro
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…
SI Radiation Shield

SI Radiation Shield

by Adam Del Toro
Air temperature is one of the most important environmental measurements and is the most commonly measured parameter on weather stations. Everyone who measures temperature in their yard can claim to have a basic home weather station. The temperature o…