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Incoming Solar Energy Applet
http://profhorn.meteor.wisc.edu/wxwise/radiation/sunplot6.html
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This applet plots the incoming solar energy at the top of the atmosphere (no absorption by the atmosphere) for two locations at once. Students will learn how the date, hemisphere, and latitude impact the distribution of solar energy.
Intended for grade levels:
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Illustration - scientific
  • Tools:
    • Calculation / Conversion
Subject:
  • Atmospheric science
Technical requirements:
Java
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright and Other Restrictions Information is Unknown
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-004-579
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 9-12:
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Energy in the earth system
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Author: Prof Steve Ackerman
SSEC/CIMSS Univeristy of Wisconsin - Madison

Author: Mr Tom Whittaker
SSEC/CIMSS Univeristy of Wisconsin - Madison