Insolation Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Radiant Energy - ANSWER-All objects above absolute 0 (0 Kelvin) radiate electromagnetic energy-waves Peak output - ANSWER-.10 um Relation between heat and wavelength - ANSWER-longer the wave the hotter it is Insolation - ANSWER-radiation that enters the atmosphere Earth's energy balance (SW/LW) - - ANSWER-Short waves are enter, long waves exit Sphericity - ANSWER-earth is nearly round Axial tilt - ANSWER-off set of earth's axis relative to the place of ecliptic (seasonal vari...

NABCEP PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS power=250W, open circuit voltage=40V, maximum power voltage=35V, short circuit current=8A, maximum power current=7.5A, temp coefficient for voltage= -0.33%/°C, CEC power=220W, NOCT=48°C, Inverter low MPPT voltage=230V, Inverter maximum input voltage=550V There are 4 PV source circuits of 10 modules each. What is the MPPT voltage of the array at Standard Test Conditions? a. 160V b. 350V c. 140v d. 230V - ANS b. 350V an off grid insta...

Which device measures the hydrogen ion activity in a solution? - ANSWER PH Meter What is the purpose of a shaft sleeve in a centrifugal pump? - ANSWER Protects the sleeve from damage What is a nutating disc - ANSWER Type of water meter for small diameter domestic service what will happen to a steel pipe if the water has low PH? - ANSWER Corrode ___________________is a disinfection by product precursor - ANSWER Natural organic matter One of the requirements of the Lead and Copper R...

ATSC Snow Module Questions and Answers Rated A+ NB: Answers appear above respective questions and are highlighted in yellow. A line connecting locations of the same pressure On a weather map, what does an isobar represent? A line connecting locations of the same pressure A high A gradient Insolation The axis of a ridge 5 Which location shows a high pressure ridge? (The shading indicates clouds and precipitation and can be ignored for this question) Dry and fairly clear skies Select the bes...

Geology 310T Exam 1 Questions and Answers Graded A The Earth is being - Altered by humans We call this influence - Anthropogenic Examples of anthropogenic influences Pollution, deforestation, urban heat islands, animal extinction, changing water flow, melting ice, ocean acidification Keeling Curve Graph that plots the ongoing change of CO2 concentration in Earth's atmosphere. It shows the life cycle of trees "breathing" in small squiggly oscillations. Keeling Curve is evidence for - Globa...

EAS 120 Final Exam Questions with Correct Answers A temperature increase of 10C is greater than a temperature increase of 10F - AnswerTrue which permanent gas is the most abundant in Earth's atmosphere - Answer-Nitrogen Which variable gas do most scientist attribute to global warming - Answer-Carbon Dioxide Which geographical regime has witnessed the greatest increase of temperature during the period from 1975 to the present? - Answer-Land Which location's temperature appears to be ...

What is the Climate? - -The mean of Earth surface conditions. Climate does not equal weather Climate Zones - -Regions of similar conditions What creates the climate? - -1. Starts with insolation and ends with energy balance 2. Energy & matter exchanged among surface components What is a blackbody curve and what does it represent? - -Energy vs. wavelength. Shift is a function of temperature What gases cause the 'greenhouse effect'? - -H2O, CO2, CH4, O3, N2O, CFC's. Two types of matter e...

57101-11 Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics The average solar irradiance is _______. - 1,000 W/m2 The organization that certifies PV installers is _______. - NABCEP The default azimuth angle for locations in the northern hemisphere is _______. - 180 degrees A PV cell is a type of ______. - A semiconductor What is the voltage when the current is 20A and the resistance is 12 ohms? - 240 volts Which of the following is an example of a direct-drive standalone system? - A DC-powere...

WX 201 Chapter 3 Sandbox Exam Questions and Answers When a liquid thermometer is held in in the shade, it will: accurately measure the air temperature. The maximum in daytime surface temperature typically occurs before Earth receives its most intense solar radiation. False When in danger of a hard freeze, citrus farmers often spray a mist of water that will freeze and create a protective coating of ice over the fruit. True In July, at middle latitudes in the Northern Hemispher...

LACCD EARTH 001 FINAL EXAM| Questions & Answers Question 1 (3 pts) Earth scientists play which of the following roles in modern society? Group of answer choices a. understanding and determining the potential risks from natural phenomena that may harm people and damage property b. finding and sustaining Earth's resources and ensuring the future of human life c. protecting the health of the environment d. all the previous e. a and c Question 2 (3 pts) Observe the g...