Calibration capabilities at PTB for radiation thermometry, quantitative thermography and emissivity

Abstract

The calibration capabilities of the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), the national metrology institute of Germany, are described. PTB offers calibrations for non-contact thermometry at the highest metrological level. For this purpose, PTB operates measurement and calibration facilities with national standards in air and under vacuum to characterize radiation thermometers, infrared camera systems and radiation standards. Our aim is to provide and develop application-specific traceability concepts for infrared radiation thermometry, infrared radiometry, for quantitative thermography and emissivity measurement.