Percentage of possible sunshine
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007842
The ratio of the actual duration of sunshine at a given location to the maximum possible duration of sunshine for that same period, expressed as a percentage. This metric indicates the amount of time the sun is not obscured by clouds or other atmospheric phenomena. It is a climatological indicator of cloudiness and solar radiation availability.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007842 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "The ratio of the actual duration of sunshine at a given location to the maximum possible duration of sunshine for that same period, expressed as a percentage. This metric indicates the amount of time the sun is not obscured by clouds or other atmospheric phenomena. It is a climatological indicator of cloudiness and solar radiation availability.",
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