
SP Lite2 Silicon Pyranometer
FIGURE 2. SP Lite2 Electrical Circuit
1.2 Spectral Properties
The spectral properties of the SP Lite2 are mainly determined by the spectral
response of the photodiode, which is shown in Figure 3, below.
FIGURE 3. Spectral Sensitivity of Pyranometers Compared with Solar
Radiation
The SP Lite2 is calibrated for solar radiation under clear sky conditions. The
spectrum for these conditions, at sea level, is also shown in Figure 3.
Unfortunately, however, the actual solar spectrum varies as a function of cloud
cover, season and solar elevation. Since the pyranometer does not have a flat
sensitivity across the whole solar spectrum, the accuracy of its response will
vary. However, the error range across the whole spectrum has been proven to
be small. The maximum total estimated error will only be in the region of ±5%
when compared to the calibration conditions.
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Spectral response of
thermopile pyranometer
Solar radiation curve at
sea level
Spectral response of
silicon pyranometer
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