4.2 - Data Usage
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Practice Questions
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What does the Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) measure?
💡 Hint: Think about sunlight hitting a flat surface.
What is the purpose of a pyrheliometer?
💡 Hint: Consider its name related to direct sunlight.
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What does DNI stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how direct sunlight interacts with a sensor.
True or False: A pyranometer measures only direct sunlight.
💡 Hint: Remember the capabilities of the instrument.
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Design a solar energy system for a region with varied sun exposure. Discuss how you would utilize solar data to optimize performance.
💡 Hint: Think about how each type of solar data assists in performance tuning.
If a pyrheliometer shows varying outputs throughout the day, what factors would you analyze to ensure its accuracy?
💡 Hint: Inspect the entire environment around the measuring device.
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