A SOLAR MONTAGE
AN ANALEMMA
An analemma is the figure-8 pattern that the sun makes in the sky if we view it every day at the same time.
Click to view an Analemma
THE SOLAR "CONSTANT"
Satellite estimates of the mean solar irradiance are summarized.
Click to view the data for the solar constant
THE INSOLATION
The insolation incident on the earth is a function of the latiude and season.
Click to view the daily mean insolation at the top of the atmosphere.
THE SETTING SUN
Click to view a sunset
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Peter R. Bannon
(bannon@ems.psu.edu)
Created: October 18, 1996
Last Updated: October 28, 1996