Correlation between ultraviolet radiation and global radiation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Saud Univ., Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). Mechanical Engineering Dept.
The global ultraviolet and global radiation were measured and recorded on an hourly basis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (lat. 24.6 [degree]N, long. 46.7[degree]) during the period 1984--1989. Global radiation, G, was measured by an Eppley PSP pyranometer (0.285 [<=] [lambda] [<=] 2.8 [mu]m) and an Eppley TUVR radiometer (0.29 [<=] [lambda] [<=] 0.385 [mu]m) was used for the measurement of the ultraviolet radiation, UV. Both instruments were mounted on a horizontal surface. The results showed that the monthly average daily ultraviolet radiation was 197.6 Whm[sup [minus]2]. The ratio of the monthly average daily ultraviolet radiation to the monthly average daily global radiation (K[sub u]) varied between 0.031 to 0.037, with a mean value of 0.034. Comparison with results obtained in Kuwait, Dhahran, and Makkah showed that the data of Riyadh are in good agreement with those of Makkah and Dhahran; however, it underestimates Kuwait data. A regression correlation between K[sub u] and K[sub T] (the ratio of the monthly average daily values of global radiation to extraterrestrial radiation) is developed. Another regression correlation between ultraviolet and global radiation on a hourly basis is also developed.
- OSTI ID:
- 7237300
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Solar Energy Engineering; (United States), Vol. 116:1, Issue 1; ISSN 0199-6231
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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