Inclination Dependence Of Pyranometer Sensitivity

Kent A. Reed

doi:10.1117/12.956879

17 November 1978 Inclination Dependence Of Pyranometer Sensitivity

Kent A. Reed

Proceedings Volume 0161, Optics Applied to Solar Energy IV; (1978) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956879
Event: 22nd Annual Technical Symposium, 1978, San Diego, United States

Abstract

The inclination dependence of the sensitivity of Eppley Model 8-48 pyranometers has been measured indoor tests conducted at levels of illumination corresponding to roughly 500 and 1000 w.m. The sensitivity is found to decrease as the pyranometer is tilted from the horizontal, the magnitude of the decrease depending on the level of illumination as well as the angle of inclination. Outdoor comparisons of Eppley Model 8-48 and Model PSP pyranometers, although less well controlled, generally confirm the measured inclination dependence.

Citation Download Citation

Kent A. Reed "Inclination Dependence Of Pyranometer Sensitivity", Proc. SPIE 0161, Optics Applied to Solar Energy IV, (17 November 1978); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956879

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available