Physics and Astronomy
8 years ago

Sun's Energy Flux Holds Steady, Impacting Earth's Atmospheric Phenomena

Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics
Total solar irradiance variations
J. M. Pap, C. Fröhlich

Paper Summary

Total solar radiation from the Sun changes over different time periods, affecting Earth's atmosphere. Scientists studied solar radiation variations during solar cycles 21 and 22. They found that the minimum level of solar radiation is similar in both cycles.

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