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Uniform Temperature Field

Uniform Temperature Field

Uniform Temperature Field

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Hello,
I'm trying to perform a pixel linearity test on my camera, and I'd like to do it by imaging uniform temperature fields between 0 deg. C and 40 deg. C.  Right now I am filling a glass fish tank with water and imaging the side.  I'm trying to avoid reflection by covering it with duct tape, but the uniformity is not that great.  

Is there some industry standard that I'm missing?  Any suggestions?  

Thanks.
Chad

RE: Uniform Temperature Field

I would strongly suggest you abandon the fish tank. There are way too many variables, including water temperature, water convection, glass reflection, tape conductivity, etc.

Depending on what your exact needs for precison are, you could opt for (on the high end) a calibrated, traceable black body reference ($3000+) or (on the low end) simply open a thick (blank) book and image the page. It will stay uniform for quite a while (if you control the HVAC) and will typically have a very high emittance.

Good luck. Let me know if I can be of further assistance.

If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me.
John Snell
Snell Infrared
http://www.snellinfrared.com

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