Climate Fundamentals for Solar Heating.

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ERIC Number: ED270294

Record Type: RIE

Publication Date: 1985-Jan

Pages: 6

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Climate Fundamentals for Solar Heating.

Conservation and Renewable Energy Inquiry and Referral Service (DOE), Silver Spring, MD.

The design of any solar heating system is influenced heavily by climate; in this bulletin, information on climate as related to solar heating is as related to solar heating is provided. Topics discussed include: (1) solar radiation; (2) degree days; (3) climate and calculations which make use of solar radiation and degree days; and (4) microclimate. Also included are two methods for calculating solar energy, sources of climatic information, and other sources of information. (JN)

Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Climate, Energy Education, Heating, Intermediate Grades, Science Education, Secondary Education, Solar Energy

Publication Type: Reports - General

Education Level: N/A

Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Authoring Institution: Conservation and Renewable Energy Inquiry and Referral Service (DOE), Silver Spring, MD.

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Note: For other bulletins in this series, see SE 046 433-441 and SE 046 444.