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SOLAR SIMULATION
The simulation of natural sunlight is achieved using several different methods according to the area of the spectrum it is required to test, in order to check the damage caused by the differing frequencies of solar rays. The reference applications are the accelerated aging of the equipment under the effects of the radiation combined with other environmental phenomena such as:
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Rain
- Corrosion
These can be summarised as follows:
- Metal halide lamps able to cover the whole spectrum of the sun's radiation
- Ultraviolet lamps to test the equipment against damage due to UV rays
- Infrared lamps to check the device flaws due to the heating of solar radiation
The reference standards in this field are the DIN 75220 in the automotive sector and the MIL STD 810 F for military tests.
The plant was designed by ACS Environmental Test Division to carry out tests according to MIL-STD-810 F Method 505.4 and the purpose was to determine the heating effects of direct solar radiation on materials.
