4.9 A south-facing collector at latitude 40° is tipped up at an angle equal to its latitude. Compute the following insolations for January 1st at solar noon: a. The direct beam insolation normal to the sun's rays. b. Beam insolation on the collector. c. Diffuse radiation on the collector. d. Reflected radiation with ground reflectivity 0.2.

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4.9 A south-facing collector at latitude 40° is tipped up at an angle equal
to its latitude. Compute the following insolations for January 1st at
solar noon:
a. The direct beam insolation normal to the sun's rays.
b. Beam insolation on the collector.
c. Diffuse radiation on the collector.
d. Reflected radiation with ground reflectivity 0.2.
Transcribed Image Text:4.9 A south-facing collector at latitude 40° is tipped up at an angle equal to its latitude. Compute the following insolations for January 1st at solar noon: a. The direct beam insolation normal to the sun's rays. b. Beam insolation on the collector. c. Diffuse radiation on the collector. d. Reflected radiation with ground reflectivity 0.2.
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