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Measurements of Ultraviolet Spectral Radiance of the Horizon Sky

G. L. Knestrick, J. A. Curcio

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The spectral radiance of the horizon sky between 3000 A and 4200 A was measured in a maritime environment under clear and cloudy sky conditions. The spectral radiance was found to be mainly a function of the position of the sun and of the amount of cloud cover. A typical value for the spectral radiance at 3600 A at noon with clear sky is 5 microW cm(-2) sr(-2) nm(-1).

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Key concepts: Radiance, Optics, Sky, Ultraviolet, Diffuse sky radiation, Remote sensing, Atmospheric optics, Horizon