BS EN 16602-70-09:2015

What is BS EN 16602-70-09 - Measurements of thermo-optical properties of thermal control materials about?

BS EN 16602-70-09 describes the methodology, instruments, equipment, and samples, used to calculate the thermo-optical properties of thermal control materials.

The following test methods are detailed in BS EN 16602-70-09 including the configuration of samples and calculations:

• Solar absorptance using the spectrometer
• Comparative test method
• Infrared emittance using thermal test method
• Infrared emittance using IR spectrometer
• Infrared emittance using portable equipment

Who is BS EN 16602-70-09 - Measurements of thermo-optical properties of thermal control materials for?

BS EN 16602-70-09 on measurements of thermo-optical properties of thermal control materials is applicable to:

• Spacecraft products manufacturers
• Products design enginners
• Space project managers
• System engineers for spacecraft projects
• Technical personnel for spacecraft projects

Why should you use BS EN 16602-70-09 - Measurements of thermo-optical properties of thermal control materials?

The thermo-optical properties of materials are of importance to enable the calculation of the thermal housekeeping and radiative heat transfer. BS EN 16602-70-09 describes the methodology, instruments, equipment, and samples, used to calculate the thermo-optical properties of thermal-control materials, i.e., solar absorptance and the infrared emittance. This can ensure that the space equipment manufactured possess the required thermos-optical properties and comply with the regulatory standards.

If you are a manufacturer BS EN 16602-70-09 can assist in the quality assurance of your space products.