Solar spectral measurements in the terrestrial environment

Area of Science:

• Atmospheric science
• Spectroscopy
• Radiometry

Background:

• Solar spectra are crucial for understanding atmospheric processes and energy transfer.
• Accurate spectral measurements are needed for various scientific and technological applications.
• Existing spectral data may lack the resolution or breadth for specific research needs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present calibrated terrestrial solar spectra obtained with a novel instrument.
• To provide high-resolution spectral data across a broad wavelength scale.
• To illustrate the impact of atmospheric conditions on the solar spectrum.

Main Methods:

• Measurements of direct normal, diffuse, and global solar spectra.
• Simultaneous recording of atmospheric turbidity and cloud cover.
• Calibration of spectral data under diverse atmospheric conditions.

Main Results:

• Presentation of calibrated terrestrial solar spectra.
• Comprehensive dataset illustrating atmospheric effects on solar radiation.
• Data suitable for studies sensitive to spectral position and bandwidth.

Conclusions:

• The new instrument effectively captures detailed terrestrial solar spectra.
• The provided spectral data serve as a valuable resource for atmospheric research.
• The dataset highlights the significant influence of atmospheric parameters on solar spectral distribution.