ACRIMSAT satellite data provides Level 2 total solar irradiance measurements in the form of shutter cycles. The dataset was produced by the ACRIM III instrument and is hosted by NASA's LARC_CLOUD organization. The last recorded update to the dataset was in November 2013.
Use Cases
- Analyze temporal trends in total solar irradiance using the shutter cycle time-series data.
- Correlate solar irradiance variations with other climate indices using the measured irradiance values.
- Validate and calibrate solar constant models with direct satellite observations from the ACRIM III instrument.
Strengths
- Data originates from the ACRIM III instrument, a specialized satellite-based radiometer.
- Provides Level 2 processed data, indicating a degree of calibration and quality control.
Limitations
- The dataset's last update was in 2013, making the data potentially stale for current solar cycle analysis.
- Unknown sample size and temporal coverage limits assessment of statistical significance.
- Lack of column details prevents evaluation of data granularity and ancillary measurements.
Provenance
- Source
- NASA's ACRIM III instrument on the ACRIMSAT satellite.
- Collection Method
- Satellite-based measurements of total solar irradiance via shutter cycle methodology.
- Time Range
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- Freshness
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- Geography
- Global measurements from satellite orbit.