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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. meteorology and climatology
  3. weather
  4. meteorological parameters
  5. solar radiation
  6. diffuse solar radiation
  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. meteorology and climatology
  3. weather
  4. meteorological parameters
  5. solar radiation
  6. diffuse solar radiation

Preferred term

diffuse solar radiation

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Diffuse solar radiation is that fraction of the solar radiation that is reaching Earth's surface after been scattered downwards by the molecules or particulates in the atmosphere.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • diffused solar radiation
  • diffuse skylight
  • diffuse sky radiation

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/324568

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