Pyrheliometer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008221",
  "term": "Pyrheliometer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An instrument specifically designed to measure the direct solar radiation incident on a surface perpendicular to the sun's rays. It uses a narrow field of view to exclude diffuse sky radiation, focusing only on the direct beam. These instruments are often mounted on sun trackers to maintain their orientation towards the sun.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/pyrheliometer/"
}