In the field of meteorological measurements, solar radiation has become an important topic of study.
There are several types of radiation sensor allowing you to quantify the different types of radiation:
• pyranometer for overall radiation
The pyranometer is a global radiation sensor.
It is a heat flux sensor used for measuring the amount of solar energy in natural light. It is used to measure the total power of solar radiation in watts per square meter. It is sensitive in a spectral range (determined in nanometers) which is a function of the filter used.