solar radiation
Noun 1. radiation from the sun (hypernym) radiation (hyponym) insolation | ||||
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Solar radiation Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| EIA Energy Glossary |
Solar radiation
A general term for the visible and near visible (ultraviolet and near-infrared) electromagnetic radiation that is emitted by the sun. It has a spectral, or wavelength, distribution that corresponds to different energy levels; short wavelength radiation has a higher energy than long-wavelength radiation.
A general term for the visible and near visible (ultraviolet and near-infrared) electromagnetic radiation that is emitted by the sun. It has a spectral, or wavelength, distribution that corresponds to different energy levels; short wavelength radiation has a higher energy than long-wavelength radiation.
| WEATHER&METEOROLOGY |
Solar Radiation
is energy from the sun. It :is the main energy source for Earth's climate system, heating the surface and driving currents in the oceans and winds in the atmosphere. Ordinary v:isible sunlight :is the most obvious form of solar radiation, but other forms are significant too. For example, see ultraviolet radiation.
is energy from the sun. It :is the main energy source for Earth's climate system, heating the surface and driving currents in the oceans and winds in the atmosphere. Ordinary v:isible sunlight :is the most obvious form of solar radiation, but other forms are significant too. For example, see ultraviolet radiation.
| Energy Glossary |
SOLAR RADIATION
Electromagnetic radiation emitted by the sun.
Electromagnetic radiation emitted by the sun.
| Physical Geography Terms and Meanings |
Solar Radiation
Electromagnetic radiation that originates from the sun. Most of the sun's radiation is emitted at wavelengths between 1.0 and 0.1 microns (µm).
Electromagnetic radiation that originates from the sun. Most of the sun's radiation is emitted at wavelengths between 1.0 and 0.1 microns (µm).
Solar radiation Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| EPA Glossary of Climate Change Terms |
Solar Radiation
Energy from the Sun. Also referred to as short-wave radiation. Of importance to the climate system, solar radiation includes ultraviolet radiation, visible radiation, and infrared radiation. See ultraviolet radiation, infrared radiation, radiation.
Energy from the Sun. Also referred to as short-wave radiation. Of importance to the climate system, solar radiation includes ultraviolet radiation, visible radiation, and infrared radiation. See ultraviolet radiation, infrared radiation, radiation.
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
solar radiation
radiation emitted by the sun.
radiation emitted by the sun.
Solar radiation Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Solar radiation
Solar radiation is radiant energy emitted by the sun from a nuclear fusion reaction that creates electromagnetic energy. The spectrum of solar radiation is close to that of a black body with a temperature of about 5800 K. About half of the radiation is in the visible short-wave part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The other half is mostly in the near-infrared part, with some in the ultraviolet part of the spectrum. When ultraviolet radiation is not absorbed by the atmosphere or other protective coating, it can cause a change in the skin color of humans.
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