Standard Test Method for Solar Transmittance (Terrestrial) of Sheet Materials Using Sunlight

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

05-05-2023

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This test method covers the measurement of solar transmittance (terrestrial) of materials in sheet form by using a pyranometer, an enclosure, and the sun as the energy source.

1.2This test method also allows measurement of solar transmittance at angles other than normal incidence.

1.3This test method is applicable to sheet materials that are transparent, translucent, textured, or patterned.

1.4This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	E 44
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	6
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM E 1084 : 1986 : R2015

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