Insolation and Temperature

The Sun is an extremely hot

The Sun is an extremely hot gaseous spherical mass with a surface temperature of 6000°C. It continuously radiates heat energy into space. Earth is abo

Radiant energy from the Sun

Radiant energy from the Sun that strikes the Earth is called insolation. It is received in the form of short waves. At the outer limit of the atmosphe

Of 100 units of solar radiation

Of 100 units of solar radiation received, 51 units reach the Earth and 49 units are reflected back. Of the reflected amount, 6 units are scattered int

Up to 38° north and south

Up to 38° north and south latitudes, incoming solar radiation is greater than outgoing terrestrial radiation, so there is surplus energy. Beyond these

Insolation depends on the inclination

Insolation depends on the inclination of the Sun's rays, length of the day, transparency of the atmosphere, distribution of land and water, slope of l