Lecture 35, March 31, 2004

• Radiation Continued
• Thermal imagery

Integrating the above over all wavelengths, we get

back to the total heat flux.

Emissivity

Real Surfaces emit less energy than a blackbody

which emits the theoretical maximum possible. The
ratio of the real emission to the blackbody emission is
described by the emissivity, which is a surface
property.

So, the actual heat flux from a surface can be found

from a modified Stefan Boltzman relation,
Several more definitions

Irradiation, given the symbol G, is the radiation that is

incident on a surface as opposed to emitted from a
surface. Again, this can be a function of direction and
wavelength.

Radiosity, given the symbol J is the total radiation

leaving a surface which includes both the emitted
radiation and the reflected portion of the irradiation.

An Example question using these concepts will be

posted in the notes.