CARMEN LEWIS, PHD

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Solar Radiation: The Fundamentals

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In a previous post, the interaction between solar radiation and the atmosphere was introduced. In this post, the character of this incident solar radiation is discussed. Solar radiation is the electromagnetic radiation emitted from the surface of the Sun. This is the principal natural source of energy on Earth, which sustains life and influences the …

Solar Radiation: The Big Picture

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In order to understand solar radiation and the complex interplay between solar photons and the Earth’s atmosphere, it should be recognised that none of these elements or occurrences are independent, but rather form part of a “bigger picture”. It is known from the First Law of Thermodynamics, a.k.a. the Law of Conservation of Energy, that …