The radiative cooling of selective surfaces
Abstract
A selective surface has been realized with optical properties matched to the atmospheric window 8-13 micrometers. With respect to a black radiator, this surface is considerably more effective for cooling by exposition to the clear sky: in particular, a cooling effect is obtained also during the day. Theoretical results and experimental data are presented.
- Publication:
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Solar Energy
- Pub Date:
- May 1975
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0038-092X(75)90062-6
- Bibcode:
- 1975SoEn...17...83C
- Keywords:
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- Atmospheric Windows;
- Black Body Radiation;
- Infrared Radiation;
- Radiant Cooling;
- Surface Cooling;
- Atmospheric Temperature;
- Metal Surfaces;
- Polymer Physics;
- Radiators;
- Solar Radiation;
- Thermal Radiation