Pyranometer Sensors and Meters

Pyranometer sensors measure the shortwave radiation reaching the Earth's surface, measured in Joules m^-2 s^-1 or Watts m^-2.

Mounting the Pyranometer

Mount the pyranometer sensor to a solid surface with the nylon mounting bolt. The sensor should be mounted level for the most accurate measurements. We recommend using our leveling plate (AL-100).

The pyranometer sensor should be mounted with the cable pointing toward true north in the northern hemisphere or true south in the southern hemisphere to minimize azimuth error. The azimuth error is typically less than 1%.