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Path length of radiation through the atmosphere to the length of path when the sun is at zenith is called ___________(a) Declination(b) Air mass(c) Azimuth(d) Solar ConstantI had been asked this question during an interview.The query is from Solar Constant in section Solar Energy of Energy Engineering |
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Answer» CORRECT answer is (b) Air mass To ELABORATE: Path length of RADIATION through the atmosphere to the length of path when the sun is at zenith is CALLED Air mass. Air mass, m = COS (altitude angle), except for very low solar altitude angles. m = 1; When the sun is at the zenith m = 2; When zenith angle is 60^o m = 3; sec (θz) for m>3. |
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