Bright sunshine
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004038
Direct solar radiation intense enough to cast a distinct shadow, as measured by a sunshine recorder. This measurement excludes periods when the sun is obscured by clouds or haze, or when its intensity is too low, such as near sunrise or sunset. It is a meteorological parameter used to quantify the duration of direct solar illumination at a given location.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-004038 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| See also | Insolation |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-MET-004038",
"term": "Bright sunshine",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "Direct solar radiation intense enough to cast a distinct shadow, as measured by a sunshine recorder. This measurement excludes periods when the sun is obscured by clouds or haze, or when its intensity is too low, such as near sunrise or sunset. It is a meteorological parameter used to quantify the duration of direct solar illumination at a given location.",
"see_also": [
"insolation"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/bright-sunshine/"
}
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