Table 3. Optical properties [14]

Materials Absorptivity (α) Emissivity (ε) α/ε
Al 6061 T6 0.15 0.05 3
Al 7075 T6 0.15 0.05 3
Copper 0.3 0.03 10
CFRP 0.86 0.8 1.075
FR-4 0.6 0.6 1
Black anodizing 0.95 0.89 1.067
MLI 0.1 0.04 2.5
Tape, aluminum, 2 mil, BOL 0.1 0.04 2.5
CFRP, carbon fiber reinforced plastics; MLI, multi layer insulation; BOL, Begin of Life.