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What is the primary function of the glass dome in the pyranometer?
What is the primary function of the glass dome in the pyranometer?
- To shield the thermopile sensor from convection
- To limit the spectral response of the detector
- To provide a 180° field of view
- To protect the detector from dirt and precipitation (correct)
What is the purpose of the quartz diffuser in the pyranometer?
What is the purpose of the quartz diffuser in the pyranometer?
- To shield the thermopile sensor from convection
- To prevent excessive body temperature increase
- To limit the spectral response of the detector
- To provide a 180° field of view and cosine response (correct)
What is the spectral response range of the pyranometer?
What is the spectral response range of the pyranometer?
- 500 to 3,500 nanometers
- 400 to 3,000 nanometers
- 300 to 2,800 nanometers (correct)
- 200 to 2,000 nanometers
What is the purpose of the sun screen in the pyranometer?
What is the purpose of the sun screen in the pyranometer?
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What is the function of the spirit level in the pyranometer?
What is the function of the spirit level in the pyranometer?
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What materials are used in the pyranometer to reduce the effects of heat, rain, and windblown dust?
What materials are used in the pyranometer to reduce the effects of heat, rain, and windblown dust?
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