New Challenges In Solar Radiation Modeling And Remote Sensing

Author : Jesús Polo,Dimitris Kaskaoutis
Publisher : Mdpi AG
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 3036578706

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New Challenges in Solar Radiation, Modeling and Remote Sensing by Jesús Polo,Dimitris Kaskaoutis Pdf

This reprint gathers several works focused on recent and novel research in solar radiation modeling and forecasting where remote sensing techniques and retrieval information is employed as a part of the methodology. The use of machine learning algorithms in solar irradiance modeling and solar power forecasting is included in some of the works here presented. This is a topic with high interest nowadays because of the impact in solar energy deployment and in atmospheric studies as well. The recent improved remote sensing information and available data and the advances in machine learning algorithms have a relevant presence in this reprint indicating the current ad near future path of the contributions in solar radiation modeling.

Author : Dimitris Kaskaoutis,Jesús Polo
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783039210046

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Solar Radiation, Modelling and Remote Sensing by Dimitris Kaskaoutis,Jesús Polo Pdf

Accurate solar radiation knowledge and its characterization on the Earth’s surface are of high interest in many aspects of environmental and engineering sciences. Modeling of solar irradiance from satellite imagery has become the most widely used method for retrieving solar irradiance information under total sky conditions, particularly in the solar energy community. Solar radiation modeling, forecasting, and characterization continue to be broad areas of study, research, and development in the scientific community. This Special Issue contains a small sample of the current activities in this field. Both the environmental and climatology community, as the solar energy world, share a great interest in improving modeling tools and capabilities for obtaining more reliable and accurate knowledge of solar irradiance components worldwide. The work presented in this Special Issue also remarks on the significant role that remote sensing technologies play in retrieving and forecasting solar radiation information.

Author : Dimitris Kaskaoutis,Jesús Polo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Physics
ISBN : 303921005X

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Solar Radiation, Modelling and Remote Sensing by Dimitris Kaskaoutis,Jesús Polo Pdf

Accurate solar radiation knowledge and its characterization on the Earth's surface are of high interest in many aspects of environmental and engineering sciences. Modeling of solar irradiance from satellite imagery has become the most widely used method for retrieving solar irradiance information under total sky conditions, particularly in the solar energy community. Solar radiation modeling, forecasting, and characterization continue to be broad areas of study, research, and development in the scientific community. This Special Issue contains a small sample of the current activities in this field. Both the environmental and climatology community, as the solar energy world, share a great interest in improving modeling tools and capabilities for obtaining more reliable and accurate knowledge of solar irradiance components worldwide. The work presented in this Special Issue also remarks on the significant role that remote sensing technologies play in retrieving and forecasting solar radiation information.

Author : Viorel Badescu
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 517 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2008-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783540774556

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Modeling Solar Radiation at the Earth's Surface by Viorel Badescu Pdf

Solar radiation data is important for a wide range of applications, e.g. in engineering, agriculture, health sector, and in many fields of the natural sciences. A few examples showing the diversity of applications may include: architecture and building design, e.g. air conditioning and cooling systems; solar heating system design and use; solar power generation; evaporation and irrigation; calculation of water requirements for crops; monitoring plant growth and disease control; skin cancer research.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate,Committee on Evaluating NOAA's Plan to Mitigate the Loss of Total Solar Irradiance Measurements from Space
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309287661

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Review of NOAA Working Group Report on Maintaining the Continuation of Long-term Satellite Total Solar Irradiance Observation by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate,Committee on Evaluating NOAA's Plan to Mitigate the Loss of Total Solar Irradiance Measurements from Space Pdf

Solar irradiance is a vital source of energy input for the Earth's climate system and its variability has the potential to mitigate or exacerbate a human-created climate. Maintaining an unbroken record of Total Solar Irradiance (TSI) is critical in resolving ongoing debates regarding the potential role of solar variability in influencing Earth's climate. Space-borne instruments have acquired TSI data since 1978. Currently, the best calibrated and lowest noise source of TSI measurements is the Total Irradiance Monitor (TIM) onboard NASA's Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment (SORCE). These TIM-era data are of higher quality than the older data in the full record. Thus, the TSI climate data record (CDR) has two components. There is the shorter, but more accurate record of the TIM era and the full (33+ year) space-based TSI measurement record. Both are important and require preservation. Review of NOAA Working Group Report on Maintaining the Continuation of Long-Term Satellite Total Irradiance Observations evaluates NOAA's plan for mitigating the loss of total solar irradiance measurements from space, given the likelihood of losing this capacity from instruments currently on the SORCE satellite in coming years and the short term/experimental nature of the currently identified method of filling the data gap. This report evaluates NOAA's plan for mitigating the gap in total solar irradiance data.

Author : Lucien Wald
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000380224

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Fundamentals of Solar Radiation by Lucien Wald Pdf

The sun radiates a tremendous amount of energy, called solar energy or solar radiation, which is the main natural source of energy on the Earth, by far. Because solar radiation is the almost unique supplier of energy to the Earth, it has a primary influence on life and activities on the Earth. The climate is a first example, but there are many others, such as plant growth or human health, or even the design of buildings, the production of energy, notably electrical and thermal, or even aging materials. This book aims to provide simple answers to anyone who has questions about solar radiation. Its ambition is to help by presenting the fundamental elements of the solar radiation received on the ground. The book includes many examples and numerous illustrations, as well as some simple but fairly precise equations to calculate the various elements covered and to reproduce the figures and graphs. The first of the three parts of this book is devoted to the relative geometry between the direction of the sun and an observer on the ground as well as to the solar radiation emitted by the sun and received at the top of the atmosphere. The orbit of the Earth around the sun and the solar declination are described. The concept of time is introduced which is closely linked to the solar cycle and the rotation of the Earth on itself. Equations are given to calculate the solar radiation received on a horizontal or inclined surface located at the top of the atmosphere. The spectral distribution of the extraterrestrial solar radiation is described. The second part of this book addresses how the solar radiation incident at the top of the atmosphere is attenuated and modified in its downward path to the ground. The reflection of the radiation by the ground is presented. The solar radiation received on the ground by a horizontal or inclined collector plane, such as a natural slope or a rooftop, is discussed, as well as its spectral distribution. The variability of the radiation is addressed in relation to the properties of solar radiation estimated from the measurements. The third part deals with direct or indirect measurements of the solar radiation received on the ground over a given integration time (minute, hour, day, or month), whether for total radiation or radiation in a spectral range such as ultraviolet (UV), or daylight, or photosynthetically active radiation (PAR). It also explains how to check the plausibility of the measurements. Fundamentals of Solar Radiation will be a valuable resource to all professionals, engineers, researchers, students, and other practitioners that seek an understanding of solar radiation.

Author : Darko Koračin,Clive E. Dorman
Publisher : Springer
Page : 537 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319452296

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Marine Fog: Challenges and Advancements in Observations, Modeling, and Forecasting by Darko Koračin,Clive E. Dorman Pdf

This volume presents the history of marine fog research and applications, and discusses the physical processes leading to fog's formation, evolution, and dissipation. A special emphasis is on the challenges and advancements of fog observation and modeling as well as on efforts toward operational fog forecasting and linkages and feedbacks between marine fog and the environment.

Author : Tom P. Hough
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Science
ISBN : 1594546312

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Recent Developments in Solar Energy by Tom P. Hough Pdf

Solar energy is derived ultimately from the sun. It can be divided into direct and indirect categories. Most energy sources on Earth are forms of indirect solar energy, although we usually don't think of them in that way. Coal, oil and natural gas derive from ancient biological material which took its energy from the sun (via plant photosynthesis) millions of years ago. All the energy in wood and foodstuffs also comes from the sun.Movement of the wind (which causes waves at sea), and the evaporation of water to form rainfall which accumulates in rivers and lakes, are also powered by the sun. Therefore, hydroelectric power and wind and wave power are forms of indirect solar energy. Direct solar energy is what we usually mean when we speak of solar power. Chr(45) is the use of sunlight for heating or generating electricity. Solar energy research and applications have been receiving increasing attention throughout the world as solar energy must play a much greater role in the energy mix in upcoming years. This book examines new research in this frontier field.

Author : George Petropoulos
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466505797

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Remote Sensing of Energy Fluxes and Soil Moisture Content by George Petropoulos Pdf

Integrating decades of research conducted by leading scientists in the field, Remote Sensing of Energy Fluxes and Soil Moisture Content provides an overview of state-of-the-art methods and modeling techniques employed for deriving spatio-temporal estimates of energy fluxes and soil surface moisture from remote sensing. It also underscores the range

Author : Jesús Polo,Luis Martín-Pomares,Antonio Sanfilippo
Publisher : Springer
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319974842

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Solar Resources Mapping by Jesús Polo,Luis Martín-Pomares,Antonio Sanfilippo Pdf

This book presents methods for optimising the spatial and network configuration of solar radiation measuring stations. Various physical and mathematical models are demonstrated, which together with high quality measurements, provide the essential tools to generate and validate solar resource estimates to improve the mapping of solar resources. Each chapter deals with a specific topic, showing its methodology, and providing examples of how to apply these techniques with reference to current projects around the world. These topics include: · Radiometric measurement campaigns;· Equipment calibration, installation, operation, and maintenance;· Data quality assurance and assessment;· Solar radiation modelling from satellite images and numerical models;· Downscaling and kriging interpolation of solar radiation;· Simulation of electric solar power plant generation;· Solar radiation forecasting;· Applications of solar energy; and· Socio-economic benefits of solar energy. The contributors present the statistical and physical models needed to derive solar radiation from satellite images and numerical models, emphasising the importance of measuring solar radiation accurately. They also show the classical models used to generate synthetic data, clear sky models and ancillary air quality and meteorological data from different input sources. Solar Resources Mapping provides industry professionals with methodologies and tools to build solar irradiance maps for different applications. The book will also benefit students and researchers as it serves as a main technical reference, presenting the basic terminology and fundamentals for solar resource mapping that include methods for assessing measurement uncertainty.

Author : Ilias Vardavas,Frederic Taylor
Publisher : International Monographs on Ph
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780199697144

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Radiation and Climate by Ilias Vardavas,Frederic Taylor Pdf

This new book describes the basic physics of solar and infrared radiation in the atmosphere. Radiation theory is related to the development of climate prediction models, and to measurement techniques for monitoring the Earth's energy budget and making remote sensing observations from satellites.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Artificial satellites
ISBN : UCSD:31822001957521

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Use of Environmental Satellite Data for Input to Energy Balance Snowmelt Models by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gerald R. North,John A. Pyle,Fuqing Zhang
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 2874 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123822260

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Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences by Gerald R. North,John A. Pyle,Fuqing Zhang Pdf

Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences, Second Edition, Six Volume Set is an authoritative resource covering all aspects of atmospheric sciences, including both theory and applications. With more than 320 articles and 1,600 figures and photographs, this revised version of the award-winning first edition offers comprehensive coverage of this important field. The six volumes in this set contain broad-ranging articles on topics such as atmospheric chemistry, biogeochemical cycles, boundary layers, clouds, general circulation, global change, mesoscale meteorology, ozone, radar, satellite remote sensing, and weather prediction. The Encyclopedia is an ideal resource for academia, government, and industry in the fields of atmospheric, ocean, and environmental sciences. It is written at a level that allows undergraduate students to understand the material, while providing active researchers with the latest information in the field. Covers all aspects of atmospheric sciences—including both theory and applications Presents more than 320 articles and more than 1,600 figures and photographs Broad-ranging articles include topics such as atmospheric chemistry, biogeochemical cycles, boundary layers, clouds, general circulation, global change, mesoscale meteorology, ozone, radar, satellite remote sensing, and weather prediction An ideal resource for academia, government, and industry in the fields of atmospheric, ocean, and environmental sciences

Author : Michael F. Goodchild,Dale A. Quattrochi
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2023-01-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351417617

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Scale in Remote Sensing and GIS by Michael F. Goodchild,Dale A. Quattrochi Pdf

The recent emergence and widespread use of remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) has prompted new interest in scale as a key component of these and other geographic information technologies. With a balanced mixture of concepts, practical examples, techniques, and theory, Scale in Remote Sensing and GIS is a guide for students and users of remote sensing and GIS who must deal with the issues raised by multiple temporal and spatial scales. Sixteen pages of full-color photographs help demonstrate key points made in the text.

Author : Dazhi Yang,Jan Kleissl
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 910 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2024-02-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781003830917

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Solar Irradiance and Photovoltaic Power Forecasting by Dazhi Yang,Jan Kleissl Pdf

Forecasting plays an indispensable role in grid integration of solar energy, which is an important pathway toward the grand goal of achieving planetary carbon neutrality. This rather specialized field of solar forecasting constitutes both irradiance and photovoltaic power forecasting. Its dependence on atmospheric sciences and implications for power system operations and planning make the multi-disciplinary nature of solar forecasting immediately obvious. Advances in solar forecasting represent a quiet revolution, as the landscape of solar forecasting research and practice has dramatically advanced as compared to just a decade ago. Solar Irradiance and Photovoltaic Power Forecasting provides the reader with a holistic view of all major aspects of solar forecasting: the philosophy, statistical preliminaries, data and software, base forecasting methods, post-processing techniques, forecast verification tools, irradiance-to-power conversion sequences, and the hierarchical and firm forecasting framework. The book’s scope and subject matter are designed to help anyone entering the field or wishing to stay current in understanding solar forecasting theory and applications. The text provides concrete and honest advice, methodological details and algorithms, and broader perspectives for solar forecasting. Both authors are internationally recognized experts in the field, with notable accomplishments in both academia and industry. Each author has many years of experience serving as editors of top journals in solar energy meteorology. The authors, as forecasters, are concerned not merely with delivering the technical specifics through this book, but more so with the hopes of steering future solar forecasting research in a direction that can truly expand the boundary of forecasting science.