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Research Article
Calculation of direct solar and diffuse radiation in Israel
Article first published online: 31 OCT 2001
DOI: 10.1002/joc.650
Copyright © 2001 Royal Meteorological Society
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How to Cite
Becker, S. (2001), Calculation of direct solar and diffuse radiation in Israel. Int. J. Climatol., 21: 1561–1576. doi: 10.1002/joc.650
Publication History
- Issue published online: 31 OCT 2001
- Article first published online: 31 OCT 2001
- Manuscript Accepted: 26 JAN 2001
- Manuscript Revised: 15 JAN 2001
- Manuscript Received: 21 AUG 2000
Funded by
- The Minerva Society
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Keywords:
- atmospheric turbidity;
- Israel;
- solar radiation
Abstract
This study deals with the calculation of direct solar radiation and diffuse radiation for locations in Israel as hourly values. The model is based on the calculation of the Linke turbidity factors for the stations Bet-Dagan, Jerusalem, Beer Sheva, Sedom and Eilat, which have been determined from radiation measurements. The turbidity factors for clear sky conditions showed a characteristic yearly pattern and the differences between the stations were related to their geographical locations. The model requires different algorithms for calculations in the Rift Valley system and the rest of Israel. The calculations proved to be very accurate for clear sky conditions with high radiation values (average deviation: 7.3% or 61.6 W/m2 for values above 600 W/m2). The presence of clouds and lower sun angles lead to less accurate results, which are nevertheless still acceptable within the range for further applications. Copyright © 2001 Royal Meteorological Society