Abstract
We evaluate the statistical performance of four correlations for estimating the monthly average daily horizontal global radiation. We have used bright sunshine and global radiation data for 140 locations around the world with varied meteorological conditions and geographical locations. The results show that Rietveld's equation generally gives the best estimates. Hay's correlation is next best, whereas the Glover-McCulloch relation gives the maximum error. The computations in this study are based on the most recently adopted solar constant.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1309-1316 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Energy |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 1987 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction
- Pollution
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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