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Re: [ATM] IR pyroelectric detetors
Michael Lindner wrote:
> David Nicholls wrote:
>> I was wondering if anyone has
>> used the pyroelectric sensor from a movement detector as a way of
>> measuring mirror temperature for a cooling fan controller?
>
> I have used this product:
>
> http://www.radioshack.com/sm-non-contact-infrared-thermometer--pi-2103171.html
>
Since the infrared emissivity of mirror coatings is low, and
reflectivity high, I wonder if this idea doesn't end up measuring the
temperature of the surroundings reflected in the mirror rather more than
the temperature of the mirror?
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Mark Holm
mdholm@telerama.com
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