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The
following graphics show the daily amount of energy incident on the
ground for a given day. These values are calculated using GOES-9,
GOES-10, GOES-12 and METEOSAT-7 visible satellite images for each daylight
hour. The approximate amount of energy reaching the ground is
calculated for each image.
This model takes into account the effect of clouds if there are clouds
present. Every night, the images are integrated together to give
the estimated total amount of energy reaching the ground from the sun.
These values are based on a model developed by Dr. George Diak (CIMSS)
and Dr. John Mecikalski (CIMSS/University of Alabama in Huntsville).
Contact person: Dr. John R. Mecikalski
Email: john.mecikalski@nsstc.uah.edu
For more information about how these values are calculated see:
Diak, G. R., W. L. Bland, and J. R. Mecikalski.
"A note on first estimates of surface insolation from GOES-8
visible satellite data." Ag. For. Meteor. 1996: 82, 219-226.
Otkin, J. A., M. C. Anderson, G. R. Diak, and J. R. Mecikalski,
2004: Vaidation of GOES-based insolation estimates using data from the
United States climate reference network. Submitted. J. Hydrometeor.
Insolation
Plots:
Eastern North America
Western North Americ
South America
Florida
Other Solar Insolation Images:
CIMSS
Land Surface Group
UW
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