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To be fair it does say "reflects solar infrared rays," which I would interpret as "the IR from the Sun" (aka NIR). The product datasheet[0] claims a thermal em
by schiffern 10mo ago
To be fair it does say "reflects solar infrared rays," which I would interpret as "the IR from the Sun" (aka NIR).
The product datasheet[0] claims a thermal emittance (aka LWIR) of 0.82. Having such a high value is typical for non-metallic surfaces.[1]
[0] https://5.imimg.com/data5/CA/RO/MY-653008/excel-cool-coat.pdf https://5.imimg.com/data5/CA/RO/MY-653008/excel-cool-coat.pd...
[1] https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19840015630/downloads/19840015630.pdf https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19840015630/downloads/19...
- kragen 10mo agoThank you for finding this! I was wrong, and I'm pleased that the product is in fact what the great-grandparent claimed. And the NASA publication is very helpful for putting this in context.