Operational Products
Absorbed Solar Energy
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Product shows the average solar radiation absorbed (W/m2) in the earth-atmosphere system. It is derived from AVHRR Channels 1 and 2. The mean is displayed on a one degree equal area map on a seasonal basis. This product is also referred to as Shortwave Absorbed Radiation (SWAR). Absorbed solar radiation is the difference between the incoming solar radiation at the top of the atmosphere and the outgoing reflected flux at the top of the atmosphere.
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| POES | Resolution: 1 degree equal area | Frequency: Daily |
Available Solar Energy
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Product shows the incoming solar radiation at the top of the atmosphere. It is derived from the AVHRR instrument. The available solar energy only varies with the solar zenith angle.
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| POES | Resolution: 1 degree equal area | Frequency: Daily |
Outgoing Longwave Radiation
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Product shows the Outgoing Longwave Radiation (OLR) from the Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) and High Resolution Infrared Sounder (HIRS). The AVHRR and HIRS OLR products are divided into daytime and night (ascending and descending) products. The current products are generated from AVHRR and HIRS data from NOAA-15, 16, 17, 18 and Metop2.
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| POES | Resolution: 1 degree equal area | Frequency: Daily |
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