Measurement of solar radiation properties and thermal energy of the atmosphere in Rzeszow

Abstract

This article presents measurement of solar radiation properties and thermal energy of the atmosphere in Rzeszów (φ = 50°02’N, λ = 22°17’E). The measurements include direct, diffuse and global solar radiation as well as thermal radiation from the atmosphere. Weather station provides six of the most important weather parameters: air pressure, temperature, humidity, rainfall, speed and direction. Sky radiometer with dedicated sun tracker provides multiband measurement of direct and diffuse solar radiation. Measurement results from over 4 years have been collected so far and may be used to estimate energy yields from solar systems. The article presents selected results of solar radiation and weather parameters in 2017.