Practice - Instruments and Methods
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Practice Questions
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What does a pyranometer measure?
💡 Hint: Think about the different types of solar radiation.
What does the albedometer measure?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to sunlight when it strikes a surface.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of a pyranometer?
💡 Hint: Consider its application in solar energy.
True or False: A pyrheliometer measures both direct and diffuse solar radiation.
💡 Hint: Think about the specific type of radiation it captures.
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Challenge Problems
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You design a solar panel installation in a region with varied albedo due to surrounding vegetation. How might you account for this in your energy yield predictions?
💡 Hint: Think of the impact that surrounding environments can have on solar readings.
Imagine that the calibration of a pyrheliometer were incorrectly set at a tilt rather than horizontal. What potential errors would arise in measuring solar direct irradiance?
💡 Hint: Consider how misalignment can affect measurements.
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