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Absolute Zero
The temperature (0 Kelvin) of an object defined by the theoretical condition where the
object has zero energy.
Accuracy
Maximum deviation, expressed in temperature units, or as a percentage of the temperature
reading, or as a percentage of the full scale temperature value, or as a percentage of the target
temperature, indicating the difference between a temperature reading given by an instrument
under ideal operating conditions, and the temperature of a calibration source (per the ASTM
standard test method E 1256-88).
Ambient Derating
Refer to Temperature Coefficient.
Ambient Operating Range
Range of the ambient temperature conditions over which the thermometer is designed to
operate.
Ambient Temperature
Ambient temperature is the room temperature or temperature surrounding the instrument.
Ambient Temperature Compensation (TAMB)
Refer to Reflected Energy Compensation.
ASTM
ASTM is an abbreviation for American Society for Testing and Materials.
Atmospheric Windows
The Atmospheric Windows is the infrared spectral bands in which the atmosphere best
transmits radiant energy. Two pre-dominant windows are located at 2-5 µm and at 8-14 µm.
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