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Statistical comparison of solar radiation correlations: monthly average global and diffuse radiation on horizontal surfaces

Conference · · Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5123615
The purpose of this study is to compare statistically correlations for estimating the monthly average daily global/diffuse radiation incident on a horizontal surface and to recommend one in each category that best fits measured data from a number of locations chosen and is the simplest to use. The effects of using the new solar constant of 1367 Wm/sup -2/ in these correlations are also investigated. As a result, Rietveld's and Page's correlations are recommended for estimating monthly average daily global and diffuse radiation incident on a horizontal surface, respectively. In addition, these correlations seem to work just as well with the new solar constant.
Research Organization:
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
OSTI ID:
5123615
Report Number(s):
CONF-830622-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 6
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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