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 Surface solar radiation downwards (MJ/m²)
Characteristic Description
Name Surface solar radiation downwards (MJ/m²) by Geographic localization (NUTS - 2013); Annual
Regularity Annual
Source Portuguese Institute of Ocean and Atmosphere
First available period 2016
Last available period 2020
Dimensions
  • Data reference period
  • Geographic localization (NUTS - 2013)
Concepts
  • WEATHER STATION:  A facility where scientific studies are conductedand atmospheric phenomena are observed for the purpose of making weatherforecasts. The information gathered by weather stations and satellites iscollated by computers at central departments and mathematical.
  • GLOBAL SOLAR RADIATION:  Direct and diffuse solar radiation incident on a horizontal surface in the wavelength range from 0.3 µm to 2.8 µm
  • REFERENCE PERIOD:  The length of time for which data are collected, e.g. a specific day, month or year.
Measure unit (symbol) Megajoule/ Square meter (MJ/m²)
Power of 10  0
Observations
Last update date 24/09/2021


information presented in 23/4/2024