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| − | '''Solar radiation''' is a general term for the [[electromagnetic radiation]] that is emitted by the [[sun]]. | + | '''Solar radiation''' is a general term for the visible and near visible (ultraviolet and near-infrared) [[electromagnetic radiation]] that is emitted by the [[sun]]. Peak radiance is within the visibile range of the spectrum. |
| − | Solar radiation has a spectral, or wavelength, distribution that corresponds | + | Solar radiation has a spectral, or wavelength, distribution that corresponds to different energy levels. Short wavelength radiation has a higher energy than long-wavelength radiation. |
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Revision as of 17:52, April 23, 2008
Solar radiation is a general term for the visible and near visible (ultraviolet and near-infrared) electromagnetic radiation that is emitted by the sun. Peak radiance is within the visibile range of the spectrum.
Solar radiation has a spectral, or wavelength, distribution that corresponds to different energy levels. Short wavelength radiation has a higher energy than long-wavelength radiation.