Insolation (UMAP)
Author: Joseph Bertorelli
The amount of incoming solar radiation can be modeled with the simple tools of spherical trigonometry, vectors, and calculus. The results can be compared with graphical patterns found in earth science textbooks and data from stations distributed throughout the country. We suggest further extensions to various applications.
Table of Contents:
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
DAILY TOTAL ON A HORIZONTAL SURFACE
ATTENUATION EFFECTS OF A CLEAR ATMOSPHERE
RESULTS
FURTHER DIRECTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
HINTS FOR SELECTED EXERCISES
APPENDIX: MAPLE PROGRAM
REFERENCES
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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