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irradiance


1660s, from Latin irradiantem (nominative irradians), present participle of irradiare "to shine forth" (see irradiate). Related: Irradiancy (1640s).
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irradiance


The amount of radiant power incident per unit area on a surface, divided by the area of this surface. The measure of irradiance is often expressed in watts per square meter.…
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irradiance


n. Luster.
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irradiance


Radiant power incident per unit area upon a surface. Note: Irradiance is usually expressed in watts per square meter, but may also be expressed in joules per square meter. Deprecated synonym power density.
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irradiance


Power incident upon a surface, measured in W.cm-2. Synonym: power density
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The direct, diffuse, and reflected solar radiation that strikes a surface. Usually expressed in kilowatts per square meter. Irradiance multiplied by time equals insolation.
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irradiance


the amount of solar energy that strikes a surface during a specific time period. Measured in kilowatts.
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The solar power incident on a surface. Usually expressed in kilowatts per square meter. Irradiance multiplied by time equals Insolation.
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irradiance


Energy in sunlight to be received by an area at a given point of time. Usually expressed in kilowatts per square metre.
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irradiance


The total radiant flux received on a unit area of a given real or imaginary surface. Also called the radiant flux density.
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irradiance


The direct, diffuse, and reflected solar radiation that strikes a surface. Usually expressed in kilowatts per square meter.
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irradiance


The power of electromagnetic radiation per unit area, expressed in watts per square meter (W/m²). Irradiance defines the quantity of energy absorbed by solar panels, for example.
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irradiance


Denoted by E, it is the incident power per unit area, measured in W/m2. Also known as radiant flux density.
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irradiance


The rate at which radiant energy falls on a surface -usually measured in watts per square metre (W/m2).
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The total radiant flux received on a unit area of a given real or imaginary surface. Also called the radiant flux density. [Advances in Space Research; v35; 882-890; 2005; DOI:10.1016/j.asr.2004.10.01 [..]
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irradiance


The density of radiant flux incident on a surface.
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