This document describes measurement services, instrumentation, and techniques for regular spectral transmittance over the spectral range from 250 nm to 2500 nm at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Section 2 explains the basic theory in deriving the transmittance, while a more thorough derivation is reserved for the interested reader in Appendix A. Section 3 describes the reference instrument hardware, software, validation, procedures, and uncertainties. Section 4 provides this same detailed information for the transfer instrument. Sample calibration reports and sample data are provided in Appendices B and C, respectively, and Appendix D details instructions for requesting Regular Spectral Transmittance Calibrations. The measurement services are described for the benefit of customers and potential customers, and the instruments, measurement procedures, and uncertainties are described in sufficient detail to allow comparisons with measurement methods at other laboratories.

This book describes thepractice of radiation thermometry, both at a primary level and for a variety of applications, such as in the materials processing industries and remote sensing. This book is written for those who will a) apply radiation thermometry in industrial practice b) use radiation thermometers for scientific research, c) the radiation thermometry specialist in a national measurement institute d) developers of radiation thermometers who are working to innovate products for instrument manufacturers and e) developers non-contact thermometry methods to address challenging thermometry problems.

The author(s) of each chapter were chosen from a group of international scientists who are experts in the field and specialist(s) on the subject matter covered in the chapter. A large number of references are included at the end of each chapter as a resource for those seeking a deeper or more detailed understanding.

This book is more than a practice guide. Readers will gain in-depth knowledge in: (1) the proper selection of the type of thermometer; (2) the best practice in using the radiation thermometers; (3) awareness of the error sources and subsequent appropriate procedure to reduce the overall uncertainty; and (4) understanding of the calibration chain and its current limitations.
Coverage ofallfundamental aspects of the radiometric measurementsCoverage ofpractical applications with details on the instrumentation, calibration, and error sourcesAuthorsare from the national labsinternationally leading in R&D in temperature measurementsComprehensive coverage with large number of references"