Marvin sunshine recorder
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007127
A historical instrument used to measure the duration of bright sunshine, consisting of a bimetallic strip that expands and contracts with temperature changes. This movement causes a pen to trace a line on a rotating drum, indicating when the sun is shining. It was an early method for quantifying solar radiation exposure.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007127 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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"definition": "A historical instrument used to measure the duration of bright sunshine, consisting of a bimetallic strip that expands and contracts with temperature changes. This movement causes a pen to trace a line on a rotating drum, indicating when the sun is shining. It was an early method for quantifying solar radiation exposure.",
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