Solar and Infrared Radiation Measurements

14 Setting Up a Solar Monitoring Station

The question always arises as to the true reliability of any measurement performed with an instrument under different conditions than those of the calibration.

John R. Hickey

(1970)

14.1 Introduction

Considerable planning and forethought should go into the design and layout of a solar monitoring station. Initial considerations should identify project goals and data accuracy requirements for the project. Once the basic parameters for the solar monitoring station are established, it becomes easier to select between various design options. The optimum site specifications and location, instrument selection, data acquisition system functions, and the operation and maintenance requirements for the measurement ...