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Solar angle

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009024

The angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth's surface at a given location and time. This angle varies with latitude, time of day, and season, influencing the intensity of solar radiation received. A higher solar angle results in more concentrated solar energy per unit area.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009024
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009024",
  "term": "Solar angle",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth's surface at a given location and time. This angle varies with latitude, time of day, and season, influencing the intensity of solar radiation received. A higher solar angle results in more concentrated solar energy per unit area.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/solar-angle/"
}

Record 8,755 of 10,756 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.