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Studies on radiation balance at a tropical station

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Studies of various radiation fluxes, namely solar radiation, albedo (reflection coefficient), long-wave radiation of the earth and the atmosphere and net radiation observed at a tropical station are presented in this paper. The time variation of these fluxes are examined in relation to various meteorological parameters and atmospheric conditions.

The constants of the general radiation balance equation are determined. The calculated radiation balance equation with new constants for the station isR=0.86 (1−α)S−4.2. A high correlation coefficient 0.99 is obtained between net short-wave radiation (1−α)S and net radiationR. The radiation balance at a tropical station is evaluated. It is found over a year there is a net surplus of 94 kilo-langleys.

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Viswanadham, Y. Studies on radiation balance at a tropical station. PAGEOPH 97, 183–213 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00875961

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