Group Problems #20 - Solutions
Friday, October 17
Problem 1
Solid Angle
The Moon has a surface area of 3.8 107 km2 and has a mean orbital radius about
the Earth of 3.8 105 km.
(a) What is the solid angle subtended by the Moon in the sky?
The solid angle,
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Chapter 3
Infiltration
Terminology/definitions
Physical basis of infiltration
Infiltration Methods
Representation of infiltration by diff
Problem 4.2: Show that, for real N, Snells Law (4.13) can be derived
geometrically by requiring that the intersection of wave fronts with a planar
boundary between two media match on both sides of the boundary (see Fig. 4.3).
Problem 4.3: For (a) glass wi
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CHAPTER
1
Introduction
Electromagnetic radiation is an omnipresent part of our lives. Take
a look around you. The fact that you can see, and interpret in astonishing detail, both your immediate and distant surroundings is
made possible by radiation arrivi
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Solar & Infrared Radiation
Contents
Orbital Factors 27
Planetary Orbits 27
Orbit of the Earth 27
Seasonal Effects 30
Daily Effects 32
Sunrise, Sunset &
Chapter 4
4.12 Remote sensing in the microwave part of the spectrum relies on radiation
emitted by oxygen molecules at frequencies near 55 gHz. Calculate the
wavelength and wavenumber of this radiation.
From (4.2)
=
c
3 108 m s1
= 5450 m
=
e
55 109 s1
4.1
Plate Tectonics
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PROBLEM 12.6
KNOWN: A diffuse surface of area A1 = 10-4m2 emits diffusely with total emissive power E = 5 104
W/m2 .
FIND: (a) Rate this emission is intercepted by small surface of area A2 = 5 10-4 m2 at a prescribed
location and orientation, (b) Irradiat
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Lecture 3: Global Energy Cycle
Planetary energy balance
Solar Flux and Flux Density
Solar Luminosity (L)
the constant flux of energy put out by the sun
Greenhouse Effect
L = 3.9 x 1026 W
Vertical energy balance
Solar Flux Density (Sd)
the amount of s
Irrigation Methods
Surface Irrigation Methods
Sprinkler Irrigation
Drip Irrigation
Basin Irrigation
Basins are flat areas of land, surrounded by
low bunds
Basin irrigation is commonly used for rice
Trees can also be grown in basins
In general, the
