The seventh edition of this classic text outlines the fundamental physical principles of
thermal radiation, as well as analytical and numerical techniques for quantifying radiative …

The directional spectral emissivities of four new copper-alloyed spinel coatings for
concentrated solar power applications were measured up to 800° C and compared …

The performances of parabolic dish collector systems depend on the losses encountered
during converting solar energy into thermal energy. It encompasses optical losses from the …

Origami tessellations have been proposed as a mechanism for control of radiative heat
transfer through the use of the cavity effect. This work explores the impact of a changing …

This work uses the mathematical machinery of Renewal/Ruin (surplus risk) theory to derive
preliminary explicit estimations for the radiative properties of dilute and disperse porous …

Origami-inspired, dynamic spacecraft radiators have been proposed which utilize an
expandable/collapsible surface capable of large variations in emitting surface area. In this …

Spacecraft thermal control is entirely reliant upon radiative heat transfer with its
surroundings for temperature regulation. Current methods are often static in nature and do …

The flat-plate blackbody (FPB) is the core device in infrared remote sensing radiometric
calibration for providing accurate infrared radiation energy. The emissivity of an FPB is an …

The maintenance of uniform temperature distribution affects the efficiency in most industrial
applications. In this study, a novel strategy has been developed for inverse radiative …

Origami has become an increasingly popular geometry in thermal engineering, namely, heat
regulatory applications such as heat sinks and radiators. In this study, the radiative heating …