SOC410-Solar Surface Optics Corporation and 410-Solar/NIR Portable Reflectometer
The 410-Solar uses the fully automated specular diffuse port plug to measure the diffuse part of the total reflectance at 20°. The diffuse part of the total reflectance remains to be measured when the port plug is raised away from the sphere to let the 20° specular beam out. The diffuse reflectance is subtracted from the overall reflectance to determine the specular beam part. It is calibrated using both a diffuse and a specular calibration coupon for optimal accuracy. After being recorded, the data can be shown either graphically or numerically.

SPECIFICATIONS 410-Solar
* Data: Total Reflectance, Diffuse, and Specular Total Reflectance
* Time of measurement: 10 seconds
* Size of beam spot: 0.25 inches
* Specular Coupon Diffuse Coupon Calibration

Applications:
The following uses were considered when designing the SOC410-Solar:
* Verification of solar fields
* Upkeep of solar fields and assessment of mirror soiling
* LEED: assessment of green buildings’ thermal characteristics
* Cool roof: assessment of roofs’ thermal characteristics
* Examining the telescope’s mirror
* Examination of coatings for use in space
* Thermal property characterization of materials
* Characterization of mirrors used to concentrate sun electricity and solar receivers used in solar power generation