BackForward Variable: Downward short-wave irradiance at Earth surface

Definition
Full name Downward short-wave irradiance at Earth surface
Definition Flux density of the solar radiation at the Earth surface
Measuring Units W.m-2 Uncertainty Units W.m-2
Horizontal Res Units km Vertical Res Units
Stability Units W.m-2 (Stability /decade)

 

Comment: This variable may be specified for both all-sky and clear-sky (cloud-free) conditions.
Last modified: 2011-06-23
Applied in OSCAR/Space Gap Analysis: Yes
Classification
  • Domain: Atmosphere
    • Sub-domain: Aerosols and radiation
      • Variable: Downward short-wave irradiance at Earth surface
        • Measured in Layers:
          • Near Surface
  • Cross-cutting themes:

Requirements defined for Downward short-wave irradiance at Earth surface  (4)

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Note: In reading the values, goal is marked blue, breakthrough green, threshold orange
Application-dependent Technical Priority (ATP) Magenta and Relative priority of the attributes Red