Actinometry

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003269",
  "term": "Actinometry",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The science and practice of measuring the intensity and heating power of electromagnetic radiation, especially solar radiation. It encompasses the development of instruments, calibration standards, and measurement techniques for quantifying radiative flux. Instruments used in actinometry include pyranometers for global radiation and pyrheliometers for direct beam radiation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/actinometry/"
}