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How to calculate maximum temperature of object in direct sunlight?

bowsie casey · 2009-01-15 10:11:35

How would I calculate/estimate the maximum surface temperature that an object will reach in sunlight ? E.g. I am laying a black HDPE membrane on the ground which will be exposed to direct sunlight. Maximum expected ambient temperature can be estimated at approx 30C, but the black liner will become hotter as it absorbs…

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bowsie casey

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How would I calculate/estimate the maximum surface temperature that an object will reach in sunlight ?

E.g. I am laying a black HDPE membrane on the ground which will be exposed to direct sunlight. Maximum expected ambient temperature can be estimated at approx 30C, but the black liner will become hotter as it absorbs sunlight. Is there any way to get a handle on the maximum temperature it will reach, at say 30C ambient ?

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#2 21-01-2009 01:43AM

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Visit Bolton St. college and take a look in their library. its open to the public

PS i read some thing on this subject in there a few years ago in the 700.00 section????

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