Usability of a Fourier transform spectroradiometer for absolute surface spectral solar UV irradiance measurements.
The suitability of a commercially available Fourier transform spectrometer equipped with a fiber-coupled global entrance optic as a reference spectroradiometer for the measurement of spectral solar ultraviolet irradiance at ground level has been investigated. The instrument has been characterized with respect to the wavelength uncertainty, and a calibration of the spectral irradiance responsivity has been performed by using the calculable irradiance of a high temperature black-body radiator and by using a secondary irradiance standard lamp. The relative standard uncertainty of solar irradiance measurements in the wavelength range from 310 nm to 400 nm with this spectroradiometer, based on the described methodology, is 1.6% for solar zenith angles of less than 60°.
Peter
P
Meindl
Martin
M
Wähmer
Christian
C
Monte
D002138:Calibration; D005583:Fourier Analysis; D013057:Spectrum Analysis / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013499:Surface Properties; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays; D035501:Uncertainty