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What is the solar radiation geometry?
What is the solar radiation geometry?
Solar radiation geometry refers to the study of the angles and positions of the sun in relation to the Earth's surface, which affects the intensity and distribution of solar radiation.
How is solar radiation measured?
How is solar radiation measured?
Solar radiation is measured using instruments called pyranometers, which measure the total amount of solar radiation received at a specific location.
What is the solar constant?
What is the solar constant?
The solar constant is the amount of solar radiation received per unit area at a distance of one astronomical unit (AU) from the Sun, and its value is approximately 1361 Watts per square meter.
