Re: Q: Maximum Radiation Values

"qquito" <qquito@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> What are the MAXIMUM POSSIBLE VALUES you can get on a HORIZONTAL
> surface of the Earth for TOTAL solar radiation and DIFFUSE solar
> radiation?

It's next to nothing by definition for horizontal and with maximum
diffusion it is also (by definition) next to zero.

> What is the MAXIMUM DIRECT NORMAL solar radiation at the surface of the EARTH?

IIRC its about 800W per square metre.

I'd have to look it up. But there is nothing to stop you looking it up.
(If you want an A for your homework, you will need to.)



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