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Updated and validated solar spectrum irradiance values
- CE
- Feb 27, 2019
- 1 min read
Jennifer Apell has a new paper in Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts providing updated values for spectral irradiance that can be used to calculate photodegradation rates in environmental systems. These irradiance values are available for every 10° latitude in the northern and southern hemisphere, for four seasons, at solar noon and day-averaged, and for wavelengths from 280 to 800 nm in 1 nm increments.
Updated and validated solar irradiance reference spectra for estimating environmental photodegradation rates
Jennifer N. Apell and Kristopher McNeill*
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts. 2019 http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/C8EM00478A
Jennifer, your article on updated solar spectrum irradiance values is a remarkable contribution to environmental science. The precision and scope of these irradiance spectra, spanning latitudes, seasons, and wavelengths, provide an invaluable tool for calculating photodegradation rates with unprecedented accuracy. This work not only enhances our understanding of solar irradiance but also has practical applications in reducing environmental impacts.
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Your research sets a new standard for accuracy in modeling environmental processes, empowering scientists to assess photodegradation under real-world conditions. It’s exciting to see how such advancements can…