Solar Energy Measuring and Modeling: 5 PDH
$30.00
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Explain the solar constant and total solar irradiance
- Discuss solar radiation and the earth’s atmosphere
- Explain the components of solar radiation
- Explain measuring solar radiation and instrumentation
- Describe measurement station design considerations
- Explain modeling solar radiation and estimating irradiance
- Discuss satellite-based models
- Identify models used in operational models
- Explain numerical weather prediction-based solar radiation estimates
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).
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