Pyranometer
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-022828
1. A pyranometer is an instrument for measuring the solar reflectance, or albedo, of materials. The American Society for Testing and Materials Standard E 903-88 provides guidance on performing these measurements.
2. Instrument used for measuring global solar irradiance.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-022828 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Air |
| References | Heat Island Effect Glossary; DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Solar Energy Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Pyranometer",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "1. A pyranometer is an instrument for measuring the solar reflectance, or albedo, of materials. The American Society for Testing and Materials Standard E 903-88 provides guidance on performing these measurements.\n\n2. Instrument used for measuring global solar irradiance.",
"subject": "Air",
"references": [
"Heat Island Effect Glossary",
"DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Solar Energy Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/pyranometer/"
}
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