Noncontact temperature measurement of aluminized polymer for space applications

William Pollard Jr.; Benjamin Hannas

doi:10.1117/12.459620

15 March 2002 Noncontact temperature measurement of aluminized polymer for space applications

William Pollard Jr., Benjamin Hannas

Proceedings Volume 4710, Thermosense XXIV; (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.459620
Event: AeroSense 2002, 2002, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

An existing fiber-optic/infrared (F-O/IR) temperature measurement system was adapted to measure the surface temperature of a thin-film aluminized polymer. The polymer under study, Kapton by Dupont, is used commonly in the aerospace industry for applications such as solar sails and solar shields. A cold plate was developed and implemented to control environmental effects on infrared data. Spectral characterization of the optical properties of Kapton was conducted to improve measurement accuracy. The instrument provides a non-contact means for accurate temperature measurement of very thin polymer membranes without distorting surface contour.

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William Pollard Jr. and Benjamin Hannas "Noncontact temperature measurement of aluminized polymer for space applications", Proc. SPIE 4710, Thermosense XXIV, (15 March 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.459620

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