Calculation of incident Solar Flux

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kumudini1
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Calculation of incident Solar Flux

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Hi,

Does the surface variable in vista "Incident Solar Flux" includes all three components;
1) direct solar radiation
2) diffuse solar radiation
3) reflected radiation from adjacent buildings

Or it only gives the direct and diffuse radiation?

Please assist to clarify.

Thanks
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Re: Calculation of incident Solar Flux

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Incident Solar Flux is the sum of the (beam) direct radiation, the (horizontal) diffuse radiation and radiation reflected from the ground.

I hope this helps.
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