ASTM E424-71(2001)
Historical Standard: ASTM E424-71(2001) Standard Test Methods for Solar Energy Transmittance and Reflectance (Terrestrial) of Sheet Materials
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ASTM E424
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods cover the measurement of solar energy transmittance and reflectance (terrestrial) of materials in sheet form. Method A, using a spectrophotometer, is applicable for both transmittance and reflectance and is the referee method. Method B is applicable only for measurement of transmittance using a pyranometer in an enclosure and the sun as the energy source. Specimens for Method A are limited in size by the geometry of the spectrophotometer while Method B requires a specimen 0.61 m (2 ft). For the materials studied by the drafting task group, both test methods give essentially equivalent results.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
E259 Practice for Preparation of Pressed Powder White Reflectance Factor Transfer Standards for Hemispherical and Bi-Directional Geometries
E275 Practice for Describing and Measuring Performance of Ultraviolet and Visible Spectrophotometers
E308 Practice for Computing the Colors of Objects by Using the CIE System
Keywords
pyranometer; reflectance; solar energy; spectrophotometer; terrestrial reflectance; transmittance;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 83.140.10 (Films and sheets)
DOI: 10.1520/E0424-71R01
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