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natural phenomenon > solar irradiance

Preferred term

solar irradiance  

Definition

  • The power per unit area received from the Sun in the form of electromagnetic radiation as measured in the wavelength range of the measuring instrument. Solar irradiance is measured in watts per square metre (W/m2) in SI units. (Source: Wikipedia)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • solar radiation
  • solar radiation at Earth’s surface
  • SSI
  • SSR
  • surface downward shortwave radiation
  • surface solar irradiance
  • surface solar radiation

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