Total Solar Irradiance in Radiation Formulas

Total solar irradiance or solar constant is the solar energy reaching the earth’s/planet’s atmosphere. And is denoted by G_s. Total Solar Irradiance is usually measured using the Watt per Square Meter for Heat Flux Density. Note that the value of Total Solar Irradiance is always positive.

Formulas to find Total Solar Irradiance in Radiation

fxTotal solar irradiance or solar constantGo

Radiation formulas that make use of Total Solar Irradiance

fxEffective surface temperature of sun given 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 Radius of the Sun Go

fx Effective Surface Temperature Go

fx Mean Distance between Sun and Planet Go

FAQ

What is the Total Solar Irradiance?

Total solar irradiance or solar constant is the solar energy reaching the earth’s/planet’s atmosphere. Total Solar Irradiance is usually measured using the Watt per Square Meter for Heat Flux Density. Note that the value of Total Solar Irradiance is always positive.

Can the Total Solar Irradiance be negative?

No, the Total Solar Irradiance, measured in Heat Flux Density cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Total Solar Irradiance?

Total Solar Irradiance is usually measured using the Watt per Square Meter[W/m²] for Heat Flux Density. Kilowatt per Square Meter[W/m²], Watt per Square Centimeter[W/m²], Watt per Square Inch[W/m²] are the few other units in which Total Solar Irradiance can be measured.

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