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Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: SUNY Albany and NREL
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title:
us9805_latilt
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Other_Citation_Details:
Perez, R., P. Ineichen, K. Moore, M.Kmiecik, C. Chain, R. George and F. Vignola (2002): A New
Operational Satellite-to-Irradiance Model. Solar Energy
Online_Linkage:
Description:
Abstract:
Monthly and annual average
solar resource potential for 48 Contiguous United States.
Purpose:
Provide information on the solar resource potential for the
48 contiguous states.
Supplemental_Information:
This data provides monthly average and annual average daily
total solar resource averaged over surface cells of 0.1 degrees in both
latitude and longitude, or about 10 km in size. This data was developed using
the State University of New York/Albany satellite radiation model. This model
was developed by Dr. Richard Perez and collaborators at the National Renewable
Energy Laboratory and other universities for the U.S. Department of Energy.
Specific information about this model can be found in Perez, et al. (2002).
This model uses hourly radiance images from geostationary weather satellites,
daily snow cover data, and monthly averages of atmospheric water vapor, trace
gases, and the amount of aerosols in the atmosphere to calculate the hourly
total insolation (sun and sky) falling on a
horizontal surface. Atmospheric water vapor, trace gases, and aerosols are
derived from a variety of sources. The procedures for converting the collector
at latitude tilt are described in Marion and Wilcox (1994). Where possible,
existing ground measurement stations are used to validate the data.
Nevertheless, there is uncertainty associated with the meterological
input to the model, since some of the input parameters are not avalable at a 10km resolution. As a result, it is believed
that the modeled values are accurate to approximately 10% of a true measured
value within the grid cell. Due to terrain effects and other micoclimate influences, the local cloud cover can vary
significantly even within a single grid cell. Furthermore, the uncertainty of the modeled estimates increase with distance
from reliable measurement sources and with the complexity of the terrain.
Time_Period_of_Content:
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Single_Date/Time:
Time_of_Day: unknown
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 19980101
Time_of_Day: unknown
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20051231
Time_of_Day: unknown
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -125.000000
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -66.500000
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 49.700000
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.200000
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword: Resource Potential
Theme_Keyword: Solar Resource
Theme_Keyword: PV
Place:
Place_Keyword: Contiguous United States
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
This GIS data was developed by the National Renewable Energy
Laboratory ("NREL"), which is operated by the Alliance for
Sustainable Energy, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE").
The user is granted the right, without any fee or cost, to use, copy, modify,
alter, enhance and distribute this data for any purpose whatsoever, provided
that this entire notice appears in all copies of the data. Further, the user of
this data agrees to credit NREL in any publications or software that
incorporate or use the data.
Access to and use of the GIS data shall further impose the following
obligations on the User. The names DOE/NREL may not be used in any advertising
or publicity to endorse or promote any product or commercial entity using or
incorporating the GIS data unless specific written authorization is obtained
from DOE/NREL. The User also understands that DOE/NREL shall not be obligated
to provide updates, support, consulting, training or assistance of any kind
whatsoever with regard to the use of the GIS data.
THE GIS DATA IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL DOE/NREL
BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LOSS OF
DATA OR PROFITS, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM AN ACTION IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR
OTHER TORTIOUS CLAIM THAT ARISES OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACCESS OR USE
OF THE GIS DATA.
The User acknowledges that access to the GIS data is subject to U.S. Export
laws and regulations and any use or transfer of the GIS data must be authorized
under those regulations. The User shall not use, distribute, transfer, or
transmit GIS data or any products incorporating the GIS data except in
compliance with U.S. export regulations. If requested by DOE/NREL, the User
agrees to sign written assurances and other export-related documentation as may
be required to comply with U.S. export regulations.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: NREL
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 303-275-4669
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: ray_george@NREL.gov
Data_Set_Credit: NREL
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3; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.0.1770
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Latitude_Resolution: 0.000000
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Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees
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Ellipsoid_Name: WGS_1984
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20111209
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: NREL
Contact_Person: Pamela Gray-Hann
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 15013 Denver West Parkway
City:
Golden
State_or_Province: Colorado
Postal_Code: 80401
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 303-275-4626
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Pamela.Gray.Hann@nrel.gov
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