Summary
Linear regression relations between net radiation (R) and global solar radiation (Q+q) of the formR=a(Q+q)+b are presented for bare sand surfaces of a coastal beach. Four beach zones, divided on the basis of surface moisture are included ranging from the dry sand to the surf. Relationships are presented for four weather types based on degree of sky cover. It is suggested that the relation between net and global solar radiation is a fundamental link in the process of climatic causation and may afford the basis for a rational climatic delimitation system based on surface type that is applicable for microclimatic work. Comparison with the results of other studies indicates the dry sand has relations close to those for bare soil or urban environments. The wet sand is a good approximation of many irrigated crops or forest surfaces.
Zusammenfassung
Es werden lineare Regressionskurven zwischen der Strahlungsbilanz (R) und der Globalstrahlung (Q+q) von der FormR=a(Q+q)+b für nackte Sandflächen eines Küstenstrandes angegeben. Dabei werden vier Strandzonen auf Grund ihrer Oberflächenfeuchtigkeit zwischen trockenem Sand und Brandung unterschieden und außerdem für vier Wettertypen von verschiedener Himmelsbedeckung untersucht. Dabei wird angenommen, daß die Relation zwischen der Bilanz- und der Globalstrahlung eine grundsätzliche Verbindung beim Prozeß der klimatischen Verursachung darstellt und einen Ausgangspunkt für ein zweckmäßiges Einteilungssystem für die verschiedenen Oberflächentypen bildet, das sich auf mikroklimatologische Untersuchungen anwenden läßt. Eine Vergleichung mit den Ergebnissen anderer Untersuchungen zeigt, daß die untersuchten Relationen für trockenen Sand ähnlich sind wie für nackten oder besiedelten Boden, während feuchter Sand sich ähnlich verhält wie bewässerte Pflanzungen oder Waldflächen.
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Tuller, S.E., Van Heuklon, T. The relation of net and solar radiation over bare sand surfaces. Arch. Met. Geoph. Biokl. B. 20, 179–190 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02243174
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