8B10.22 - Solar Energy

Code Number:
8B10.22
Demo Title:
Solar Energy
Condition:
Excellent
Principle:
Solar Energy Output
Area of Study:
The Sun
References:
  • R. R. Winters, L. E. Larson, "Modification of a Measurement of the Intensity of Solar Radiation", AJP, Vol. 53, #1, Jan. 1985, p. 90.
  • Jack Fendley, Michael Hutchins, "A Selective-Surface Solar Radiometer", AJP, Vol. 52, #6, June 1984, p. 550.
  • V. Zanetti and A . Zecca, "A Home-Made Pyranometer for Solar Experiments", AJP, Vol. 51, #7, July 1983, p. 633.
  • Fritz Kissner, "Inexpensive Photovoltaic Solar Radiometer", AJP, Vol. 49, #5, May 1981, p. 439.
  • Sol Wieder, Edmond Jaoudi, "Solar Energy - Its Measurements", AJP, Vol. 45, #10, Oct. 1977, p. 981.

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