Measurements of sky luminance, sky illuminance, and horizontal solar radiation

Journal Article · Thu Mar 31 23:00:00 EST 1983 · J. Illum. Eng. Soc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00994480.1983.10748827· OSTI ID:5281976

Treado, S; Gillette, G

This paper presents initial findings of a sky measurement program currently in progress at the National Bureau of Standards. Measurements are reported on sky luminance and illuminance and how they relate to horizontal solar radiation and sun position. Correlations are presented relating horizontal illuminance to horizontal solar radiation, and zenith luminance to solar altitude. These empirical models are particularly suitable for use in daylighting energy studies since they are based on existing solar data currently available on standard weather tapes.

• Research Organization: National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 5281976
• Journal Information: J. Illum. Eng. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Illum. Eng. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 12:3; ISSN JIESB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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