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The peak solar radiation values received at the top of the atmosphere (i.e., not at the surface) above Norman are 1366 W m-2 on May 20th and 1074 W m-2 on December 20th.  Explain why the radiation values at the surface are less than those at the top of the atmosphere. Upload the edited table and explanation

The peak solar radiation values received at the top of the atmosphere (i.e., not at the surface) above Norman are 1366 W m-2 on May 20th and 1074 W m-2 on December 20th.  Explain why the radiation values at the surface are less than those at the top of the atmosphere. Upload the edited table and explanation

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The peak solar radiation values received at the top of the atmosphere (i.e., not at the surface) above Norman are 1366 W m-2 on May 20th and 1074 W m-2 on December 20th.

 Explain why the radiation values at the surface are less than those at the top of the atmosphere. Upload the edited table and explanation

### Solar Radiation Data Comparison: May 20 vs Dec 20 The table below summarizes the solar radiation measurements at the surface and in the atmosphere for two specific dates, May 20 and December 20. The unit of measurement for solar radiation is \( \frac{W}{m^2} \) (watts per square meter). | | May 20 | Dec 20 | |------------------|--------------------|--------------------| | **Surface** | | | | **Atmosphere** | \( 1366 \, \frac{W}{m^2} \) | \( 1074 \, \frac{W}{m^2} \) | | **Difference** | | | #### Explanation: - **Surface**: This row is intended to show the solar radiation measurements on the Earth's surface for May 20 and December 20. However, the data is not provided in this table. - **Atmosphere**: This row presents the amount of solar radiation received in the atmosphere. - On May 20: \( 1366 \, \frac{W}{m^2} \) - On Dec 20: \( 1074 \, \frac{W}{m^2} \) - **Difference**: The row that would typically show the difference in measurements between the surface and atmosphere, but data is not provided. This table allows an examination of seasonal changes in solar radiation, highlighting differences between May and December readings.
Transcribed Image Text:### Solar Radiation Data Comparison: May 20 vs Dec 20 The table below summarizes the solar radiation measurements at the surface and in the atmosphere for two specific dates, May 20 and December 20. The unit of measurement for solar radiation is \( \frac{W}{m^2} \) (watts per square meter). | | May 20 | Dec 20 | |------------------|--------------------|--------------------| | **Surface** | | | | **Atmosphere** | \( 1366 \, \frac{W}{m^2} \) | \( 1074 \, \frac{W}{m^2} \) | | **Difference** | | | #### Explanation: - **Surface**: This row is intended to show the solar radiation measurements on the Earth's surface for May 20 and December 20. However, the data is not provided in this table. - **Atmosphere**: This row presents the amount of solar radiation received in the atmosphere. - On May 20: \( 1366 \, \frac{W}{m^2} \) - On Dec 20: \( 1074 \, \frac{W}{m^2} \) - **Difference**: The row that would typically show the difference in measurements between the surface and atmosphere, but data is not provided. This table allows an examination of seasonal changes in solar radiation, highlighting differences between May and December readings.
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