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| − | '''Solar radiation''' is a general term for the | + | '''Solar radiation''' is a general term for the [[electromagnetic radiation]] that is emitted by the [[sun]]. While the [[sun]] emits energy at a wide range of frequencies, peak radiance is within the visible range of the spectrum. |
| − | Solar radiation has a spectral, or wavelength, distribution that corresponds to | + | Solar radiation has a spectral, or wavelength, distribution that corresponds, roughly, to a black body curve of the sun's surface temperature. A black body curve graphically represents radiation coming from a "perfect" emitter across a range of wavelengths, based on temperature. Short wavelength radiation has a higher energy than long-wavelength radiation. |
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Latest revision as of 17:28, June 29, 2016
Solar radiation is a general term for the electromagnetic radiation that is emitted by the sun. While the sun emits energy at a wide range of frequencies, peak radiance is within the visible range of the spectrum.
Solar radiation has a spectral, or wavelength, distribution that corresponds, roughly, to a black body curve of the sun's surface temperature. A black body curve graphically represents radiation coming from a "perfect" emitter across a range of wavelengths, based on temperature. Short wavelength radiation has a higher energy than long-wavelength radiation.