A simple approach towards estimating solar irradiance

Authors

  • H.P. DAS
  • A.D. PUJARI

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54302/mausam.v44i3.3839

Keywords:

Atmospheric transmittance, Solar irradiance, Microclimate, Daily range of air temperature.

Abstract

Solar radiation is or vital interest in characterizing an area with respect to its agricultural potential. However, these are not readily available for a large network. An attempt. has been made to deduce solar irradiance from climatic data, such as temperature range.

 

Based on daily data of Pune for 1986-90, a relationship has been developed between atmospheric transmittance and the daily range of air temperature. The model developed has been tested on independent data and found to give fairly accurate estimation of solar irradiance. Nearly 70% of the variation in daily solar radiation could be explained by this simple method. The effect of solar irradiance on microclimate has also been discussed. The model developed has been tested for Hyderabad and Calcutta and found to give encouraging results.

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Published

01-07-1993

How to Cite

[1]
H. . DAS and A. . PUJARI, “A simple approach towards estimating solar irradiance”, MAUSAM, vol. 44, no. 3, pp. 239–242, Jul. 1993.

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 3 (1993): Mausam

Section

Shorter Contribution

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