Effective Surface Temperature in Radiation Formulas

Effective surface temperature is the surface temperature of the sun/star. And is denoted by T_s. Effective Surface Temperature is usually measured using the Kelvin for Temperature. Note that the value of Effective Surface Temperature is always positive.

Formulas to find Effective Surface Temperature in Radiation

fxEffective surface temperature of sun given solar constantGo

Radiation formulas that make use of Effective Surface Temperature

fxTotal solar irradiance or solar constantGo

fxMean distance between sun or star and earth or planetGo

fxRadius of sun given total solar irradianceGo

List of variables in Radiation formulas

fx Mean Distance between Sun and Planet Go

fx Total Solar Irradiance Go

fx Radius of the Sun Go

FAQ

What is the Effective Surface Temperature?

Effective surface temperature is the surface temperature of the sun/star. Effective Surface Temperature is usually measured using the Kelvin for Temperature. Note that the value of Effective Surface Temperature is always positive.

Can the Effective Surface Temperature be negative?

No, the Effective Surface Temperature, measured in Temperature cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Effective Surface Temperature?

Effective Surface Temperature is usually measured using the Kelvin[K] for Temperature. Celsius[K], Fahrenheit[K], Rankine[K] are the few other units in which Effective Surface Temperature can be measured.

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