How to Calculate and Solve for Radiation | Methods of Application of Water
Last Updated on April 20, 2024
The image above represents radiation. To calculate radiation, five essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Extra Terrestrial Radiation (Ra), Constant depending on Latitude (a), Constant with Values (b), Actual Duration of Bright Sunshine (n) and Maximum Possible Hours of Bright Sunshine (N).
The formula for calculating radiation:
R2 = Ra[a + b . n / N]
Where:
R2 = Radiation
Ra = Extra Terrestrial Radiation
a = Constant depending on Latitude
b = Constant with Values
n = Actual Duration of Bright Sunshine
N = Maximum Possible Hours of Bright Sunshine
Let’s solve an example;
Find the radiation when the extra terrestial radiation is 11, constant depending on latitude is 17, the constant with values is 10, the actual duration of bright sunshine is 22 and the maximum possible hours of bright sunshine is 15.
This implies that;
Ra = Extra Terrestrial Radiation = 11
a = Constant depending on Latitude = 17
b = Constant with Values = 10
n = Actual Duration of Bright Sunshine = 22
N = Maximum Possible Hours of Bright Sunshine = 15
R2 = Ra[a + b . n / N]
R2 = 11[17 + (10)(22) / 15]
That is,R2 = 11[17 + 220 / 15]
R2 = 11[17 + 14.66]
So, R2 = 11[31.66]
R2 = 348.3
Therefore, the radiation is 348.3.
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How to Calculate Radiation Using Nickzom Calculator
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculatin radiation.
To get the answer and workings of the radiation, use the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
You can get this app via any of these means:
Web – https://www.nickzom.org/calculator-plus
To get access to the professional version via web, you need to register and subscribe for NGN 2,000 per annum to have utter access to all functionalities.
You can also try the demo version via https://www.nickzom.org/calculator
Android (Paid) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
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Apple (Paid) – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nickzom-calculator/id1331162702?mt=8
Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Agricultural under Engineering.
Now, Click on Methods of Application of Water under Agricultural
Now, Click on Radiation under Methods of Application of Water
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the radiation according to the respective parameters which is the Extra Terrestrial Radiation (Ra), Constant depending on Latitude (a), Constant with Values (b), Actual Duration of Bright Sunshine (n) and Maximum Possible Hours of Bright Sunshine (N).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Extra Terrestrial Radiation (Ra) is 11, Constant depending on Latitude (a) is 17, Constant with Values (b) is 10, Actual Duration of Bright Sunshine (n) is 22 and Maximum Possible Hours of Bright Sunshine (N) is 15.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the radiation and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
