Spectra of the Sun

Question 1

The spectrum outside
the atmosphere

Answer 1

AM0

Question 2

Is a used as a reference
spectrum

Answer 2

AM1.5G

Question 3

AM0 in space

Answer 3

1366 W/m*2

Question 4

The spectrum is altered
during its passage through the
atmosphere…

Answer 4

The spectrum is altered due to partial absorption of different species

Question 5

Air Mass factor:

Answer 5

AM= L/Lo = 1/cosα

Question 6

Air Mass factor AM (Air Mass and Horizontal Irradiance)

Answer 6

AM = 1/sin γ