actinometry

/ˌæktɪˈnɑmətri/
noun
  1. The science or process of measuring the intensity of radiation, especially sunlight.
    • Advances in actinometry have helped improve the accuracy of weather forecasting models.
    • The course covered the basics of actinometry and its applications in agriculture.
    • Actinometry is an important field for understanding how solar energy affects our climate.
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