Although solar radiation data are now available for many localities, difficulties are sometimes encountered in utilizing these measurements. They consist primarily of total radiation on a horizontal surface and a knowledge of the diffuse component or the total solar radiation incident on an inclined surface is often required. To obtain more accurate methods for calculating the diffuse radiation incident on a surface, especially an inclined surface, it is necessary to make extensive experimental studies of the diffuse radiation component. A new technique for measuring the characteristics of scattered radiation must be used to avoid past intensity distribution assumptions; therefore, the experimental investigation becomes a study of the anisotropy of diffuse solar radiation.
Citation: ASHRAE Transactions, Volume 77, Part 2, Washington, DC
Product Details
- Published:
- 1971
- Number of Pages:
- 7
- File Size:
- 1 file , 620 KB
- Product Code(s):
- D-WA-2204
