The inconstant solar constant
Journal Article
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· Sky Telesc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6583537
- California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
- California University, San Diego, CA
The Active Cavity Radiometer Irradiance Monitor (ACRIM) of the Solar Maximum Mission satellite measures the radiant power emitted by the sun in the direction of the earth and has worked flawlessly since 1980. The main motivation for ACRIM's use to measure the solar constant is the determination of the extent to which this quantity's variations affect earth weather and climate. Data from the solar minimum of 1986-1987 is eagerly anticipated, with a view to the possible presence of a solar cycle variation in addition to that caused directly by sunspots.
- OSTI ID:
- 6583537
- Journal Information:
- Sky Telesc.; (United States), Journal Name: Sky Telesc.; (United States) Vol. 67; ISSN SKTEA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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