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Direct Solar Radiation
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In actinometry,
that portion of the radiant energy received at the instrument direct from the
sun, as distinguished from diffuse
sky radiation, effective
terrestrial radiation, or radiation from any other source. See global
radiation.
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Direct solar radiation is measured by pyrheliometers.
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References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use
