Introduction
Abstract
Solar electromagnetic radiation is recognized as the primary and almost the sole source of energy for myriads of physical and biological processes on our planet Earth. It drives atmospheric and oceanic circulations, and causes droughts over the vast subtropical continents. But solar radiation also supplies the energy needed for all forms of life on Earth. There are, therefore, many reasons to measure the amounts and variations of available radiation as well as the variations over each part of the globe as accurately as possible.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics
Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics
Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 3–5
- Publication date
- 9 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter