Numerical models for the correlation of global solar radiation with meteorological data for Bahrain

Basem S. Attili; Yousef A.G. Abdalla

doi:10.1016/0196-8904(93)90002-R

Numerical models for the correlation of global solar radiation with meteorological data for Bahrain

Basem S. Attili^*
, Yousef A.G. Abdalla

^*Corresponding author for this work

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

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Abstract

Data for sunshine duration hours, minimum and maximum daily temperatures, mean daily temperatures, relative humidity and specific humidity, all as monthly averages for a period of about 19 years (1968-1987) have been analyzed and used to produce some numerical formulae for the correlation of global radiation with other meteorological data for the state of Bahrain (26°00′N, 50°15′E). The criteria of choosing the best formula among all formulae was to look for the one with the largest R-squared (a measure of how much percentage is the dependence of the radiation on other factors) value and/or the least value of root mean square error. The solar constant of 1367W/m² was used when calculating the extraterrestrial radiation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-6
Number of pages	6
Journal	Energy Conversion and Management
Volume	34
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0196-8904(93)90002-R
State	Published - Jan 1993

Keywords

Correlation and regression
Global solar radiation
Meteorological data for Bahrain
Numerical modeling

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Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Nuclear Energy and Engineering
Fuel Technology
Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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