adjective
- of or relating to the measurement of solar radiation intensity, especially direct radiation from the sun
Usage: technical; scientific
Examples
- The pyrheliometric data collected by the weather station provided accurate measurements of direct solar radiation.
- Researchers used pyrheliometric instruments to study the sun's energy output throughout the day.
- The pyrheliometric readings helped scientists understand variations in solar intensity at different altitudes.
- Modern solar energy facilities rely on pyrheliometric measurements to optimize panel efficiency.