Pyranometer
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A pyranometer () is a type of actinometer used for measuring solar irradiance on a planar surface and it is designed to measure the solar radiation flux density (W/m2) from the hemisphere above within a wavelength range 0.3 μm to 3 μm.
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- Explanation
- Types
- Thermopile pyranometers
- Design
- Usage
- Photovoltaic pyranometer – silicon photodiode
- Design
- Usage
- Photovoltaic pyranometer – photovoltaic cell
- Design
- Usage
- Standardization and calibration
- Thermopile pyranometers
- Photovoltaic pyranometer
- Signal conditioning
- See also
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A pyranometer () is a type of actinometer used for measuring solar irradiance on a planar surface and it is designed to measure the solar radiation flux density (W/m2) from the hemisphere above within a wavelength range 0.3 μm to 3 μm.
A typical pyranometer does not require any power to operate. However, recent technical development includes use of electronics in pyranometers, which do require (low) external power (see heat flux sensor).
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