General Subjects (Auxiliaries & Systems) USCG Question #2060 (Set 32)

A radiation pyrometer is sensitive to what form of radiation?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Infrared radiation

Radiation pyrometers measure temperature by detecting the intensity of infrared radiation emitted by a hot object. This non-contact method is ideal for monitoring high-temperature surfaces, such as boiler furnace walls or exhaust manifolds, where direct contact sensors would be impractical or subject to rapid degradation.

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