Direct Insolation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-008048",
  "term": "Direct Insolation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The solar radiation that is transmitted directly through the atmosphere to the earth's surface without interacting with atmospheric components [DOE Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Climate Research Facility Glossary].\n\n2. Sunlight falling directly upon a collector. Opposite of diffuse insolation.",
  "references": [
    "EPA EV-Environmental Events-Climate Change",
    "DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Solar Energy Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/direct-insolation/"
}