Solar Irradiance Short Wave Radiation Users Guide.

Abstract

Solar irradiance for short wave radiation (400-700 nm) at the sea surface can be calculated using inputs obtained from satellite systems and model estimates. The short wave solar irradiance is important for estimating the surface heating that occurs in the near surface and estimating the available irradiance for biological growth in the upper ocean. The variability of the solar irradiance is believed to have significant influence on the global carbon cycle. This users guide provides an understanding of the models and operational procedures for using the software and understanding the results. (AN)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 19, 1995
Accession Number
ADA295544

Entities

People

  • Paul M. Martinolich
  • Robert A. Arnone

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption Coefficients
  • Air Force
  • Air Masses
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Cloud Cover
  • Coefficients
  • Databases
  • Equations
  • Latitude
  • Longitude
  • Military Research
  • Oceans
  • Radiation
  • Solar Energy
  • Solar Radiation
  • Water Vapor

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Ocean-Atmosphere Mesoscale Modeling, Data Assimilation, and Flux Boundary Layers
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Space