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diffuse sky radiation |
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diffuse sky radiation [də¦fyüs ¦skī ‚rād·ē′ā·shən] (astrophysics) Solar radiation reaching the earth's surface after having been scattered from the direct solar beam by molecules or suspensoids in the atmosphere. Also known as diffuse skylight; skylight; sky radiation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The author delves into the technical side of optics, explaining why Rayleigh scattering is the current explanation for why the sky is blue. I use students' daily observations to launch discussions about why the sky is blue, how light breaks up as it enters the atmosphere, and why the sky changes color due to the weather or the spectrum. The lab seems like one cool place; that's where scientists find cures for diseases or figure out why the sky is blue. |
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