Pyrgeometer (Precision Infrared Radiometer): Everything To Know Any object that has a temperature greater than absolute zero emits electromagnetic radiation. The wavelengths and intensity of the emitted radiation are proportional to the temperature of the item. The atmosphere and terrestrial surfaces (e.g., soil, plant canopies, water, snow) emit radiation in the mid-infrared region of the … Read more
Pyranometer vs Pyrheliometer: What’s the Difference? Solar radiation is the electromagnetic radiation that comes from the sun. Its measurement is important for understanding the sun’s intensity and its effects on Earth. There are many fields that need solar radiation measurements, such as meteorology and climatology, renewable energy technology, and health science. [toc] Therefore, instruments that … Read more
Hydropower: Everything You Need to Know About Water is an incredibly powerful resource. Not only is it necessary for life, but it can also be used to generate energy. Hydropower is one of the oldest forms of renewable energy and it’s still being used today to generate electricity. [toc] It uses the kinetic energy from … Read more
Tidal Energy: All You Need to Know The pursuit of non-polluting renewable energy sources has led to increasing interest in the energy potential of our seas and oceans. There are a variety of different technologies (thermal, wave, offshore wind, ocean current energy) have been developed to harness the energy in large water bodies. However, tidal … Read more
Geothermal Energy: Renewable or Not? Renewable energy is energy that is a clean, sustainable form of energy that comes from natural resources. There are many different types of renewable energy including solar power, wind power, and hydroelectric power. [toc] These energy sources are derived from natural processes like sunrises and sunsets, pressure differentials between high … Read more
Everything to Know About Geothermal Energy The energy we need is right under our feet. Because, our earth is a giant, heat-producing machine. In fact, the earth’s core is hotter than the sun’s surface. The energy in the earth’s core is far greater than we could ever hope to tap into. If we can effectively … Read more