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	The sky temperature can be calculated for a given location if the amount of cloud cover is known. This can be estimated, or during the day, can be calculated by comparing the intensity of monitored horizontal global solar radiation with that amount which would theoretically have been recorded if the sky were perfectly clear.		The sky temperature can be calculated for a given location if the amount of cloud cover is known. This can be estimated, or during the day, can be calculated by comparing the intensity of monitored horizontal global solar radiation with that amount which would theoretically have been recorded if the sky were perfectly clear.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Albedo.		* Albedo.
	* Cool roof.		* Cool roof.
	* Dry-bulb temperature.		* Dry-bulb temperature.
		+	* Electromagnetic spectrum.
	* Emissivity.		* Emissivity.
	* Globe temperature.		* Globe temperature.

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	Radiation is a heat transfer mechanism, along with conduction, convection and phase change. All bodies which are hotter than 0°K emit thermal radiation. They also absorb thermal radiation emitted by their surroundings. The difference in the total amount of radiation emitted and absorbed by a body at any given moment may result in a net heat transfer which will produce a change in the temperature of that body.		Radiation is a heat transfer mechanism, along with conduction, convection and phase change. All bodies which are hotter than 0°K emit thermal radiation. They also absorb thermal radiation emitted by their surroundings. The difference in the total amount of radiation emitted and absorbed by a body at any given moment may result in a net heat transfer which will produce a change in the temperature of that body.

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	The exchange of long wave infra-red radiation between a surface and the sky will depend on the exposure of the body to it, which may be affected by the angle of inclination, the extent to which it is obstructed, for example by other buildings, and the sky temperature.		The exchange of long wave infra-red radiation between a surface and the sky will depend on the exposure of the body to it, which may be affected by the angle of inclination, the extent to which it is obstructed, for example by other buildings, and the sky temperature.

−	[[File:~~Sky temperature~~.jpg\|~~RTENOTITLE~~]]	+	[[File:Sky_temperature.jpg\|link=File:Sky_temperature.jpg]]

	The temperature in outer space approaches absolute zero at around 3 Kelvin, or -270°C. However, the atmosphere of the earth contains gases such as carbon dioxide, water vapour and other particles, which themselves emit long wave infra-red radiation, increasing the effective sky temperature.		The temperature in outer space approaches absolute zero at around 3 Kelvin, or -270°C. However, the atmosphere of the earth contains gases such as carbon dioxide, water vapour and other particles, which themselves emit long wave infra-red radiation, increasing the effective sky temperature.

−	This means that at any given location, the sky temperature will depend on variables such as altitude, humidity, cloud cover and the presence of other particles in the air such dust or pollution.	+	This means that at any given location, the sky temperature will depend on variables such as altitude, humidity, cloud cover and the presence of other particles in the air such dust or pollution.

	Under cloudless conditions in the desert, sky temperatures close to -50°C are commonly recorded, whilst in humid, cloudy conditions in countries such as Thailand, sky temperatures might be close to 20°C. Very broadly, the average sky temperature is likely to be near to 0°C.		Under cloudless conditions in the desert, sky temperatures close to -50°C are commonly recorded, whilst in humid, cloudy conditions in countries such as Thailand, sky temperatures might be close to 20°C. Very broadly, the average sky temperature is likely to be near to 0°C.
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	The sky temperature can be calculated for a given location if the amount of cloud cover is known. This can be estimated, or during the day, can be calculated by comparing the intensity of monitored horizontal global solar radiation with that amount which would theoretically have been recorded if the sky were perfectly clear.		The sky temperature can be calculated for a given location if the amount of cloud cover is known. This can be estimated, or during the day, can be calculated by comparing the intensity of monitored horizontal global solar radiation with that amount which would theoretically have been recorded if the sky were perfectly clear.

−	= ~~Find out more~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

−	~~=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===~~	+	* Albedo.
−	*Albedo.	+	* Cool roof.
−	*Cool roof.	+	* Dry-bulb temperature.
−	*Dry-bulb temperature.	+	* Emissivity.
−	*Emissivity.	+	* Globe temperature.
−	*Globe temperature.	+	* Mean radiant temperature.
−	*Mean radiant temperature.	+	* Operative temperature.
−	*Operative temperature.	+	* Predicted mean vote.
−	*Predicted mean vote.	+	* Psychometric chart.
−	*Psychometric chart.	+	* Running mean temperature.
−	*Running mean temperature.	+	* Sling psychrometer.
−	*Sling psychrometer.	+	* Solar reflectance index.
−	*Solar reflectance index.	+	* Temperature
−	*Temperature	+	* The thermal behaviour of spaces enclosed by fabric membranes.
−	*The thermal behaviour of spaces enclosed by fabric membranes.	+	* Thermal comfort.
−	*Thermal comfort.	+	* Thermal indices.
−	*Thermal indices.	+	* Thermal optical properties.
−	*Thermal optical properties.	+	* Thermal pleasure in the built environment.
−	*Thermal pleasure in the built environment.	+	* Urban heat islands.
−	*Urban heat islands.	+	* Wet-bulb globe temperature.
−	*Wet-bulb globe temperature.	+	* Wet-bulb temperature.
−	*Wet-bulb temperature.	+

−	[[Category:~~Standards_/_measurements~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Standard~~]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]]

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	Thermal radiation includes all those wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum which will heat a body when absorbed by it, ranging from about 100nm to 100,000nm. In general, the higher the temperature of a body, the lower the average wavelength of the radiation it emits. The range of terrestrial temperatures experienced within the built environment is relatively small, and relative to the temperature of the sun this range is ‘cold’ and so radiating at a ‘long’ wavelength compared to the sun. This anomaly allows us to categorise thermal radiation as short-wave solar radiation and terrestrial or long wave infra-red radiation.		Thermal radiation includes all those wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum which will heat a body when absorbed by it, ranging from about 100nm to 100,000nm. In general, the higher the temperature of a body, the lower the average wavelength of the radiation it emits. The range of terrestrial temperatures experienced within the built environment is relatively small, and relative to the temperature of the sun this range is ‘cold’ and so radiating at a ‘long’ wavelength compared to the sun. This anomaly allows us to categorise thermal radiation as short-wave solar radiation and terrestrial or long wave infra-red radiation.

−	Terrestrial ~~surface emit~~ long wave infra-red radiation in all directions within a hemisphere about their azimuth. This hemisphere can include a wide variety of thermal bodies, ranging from the sky to the ground and solid bodies, such as ~~other~~ buildings, all of which will be emitting different intensities and wavelengths of thermal radiation themselves. In order to simplify this complex situation terrestrial radiation is generally treated as an average heat transfer based on hemispherical emissivities and average hemispherical surface temperatures.	+	Terrestrial surfaces exchange long wave infra-red radiation in all directions within a hemisphere about their azimuth. This hemisphere can include a wide variety of thermal bodies, ranging from the sky to the ground and solid bodies, such as buildings, all of which will be emitting different intensities and wavelengths of thermal radiation themselves. In order to simplify this complex situation terrestrial radiation is generally treated as an average heat transfer based on hemispherical emissivities and average hemispherical surface temperatures.

	The exchange of long wave infra-red radiation between a surface and the sky will depend on the exposure of the body to it, which may be affected by the angle of inclination, the extent to which it is obstructed, for example by other buildings, and the sky temperature.		The exchange of long wave infra-red radiation between a surface and the sky will depend on the exposure of the body to it, which may be affected by the angle of inclination, the extent to which it is obstructed, for example by other buildings, and the sky temperature.

−	[[File:Sky temperature.jpg]]	+	[[File:Sky temperature.jpg\|RTENOTITLE]]

−	The temperature in outer space approaches absolute zero at around 3 Kelvin, or -270°C. However, the atmosphere of the earth contains gases such as carbon dioxide, water vapour and other particles which themselves emit long wave infra-red radiation, increasing the effective sky temperature.	+	The temperature in outer space approaches absolute zero at around 3 Kelvin, or -270°C. However, the atmosphere of the earth contains gases such as carbon dioxide, water vapour and other particles, which themselves emit long wave infra-red radiation, increasing the effective sky temperature.

−	This means that at any given location, the sky temperature will depend on variables such as altitude, humidity, cloud cover and the presence of other particles in the air such dust or pollution. Under cloudless conditions in the desert, the sky temperatures close to -50°C are commonly recorded, whilst in humid, cloudy conditions in Thailand and India, sky temperatures might be close to 20°C. Very broadly, the average sky temperature is likely to be near to 0°C.	+	This means that at any given location, the sky temperature will depend on variables such as altitude, humidity, cloud cover and the presence of other particles in the air such dust or pollution.

−	~~An infrared thermometer can be used to measure~~ the sky ~~temperature. But case must be taken over the direction it is pointed~~, ~~and how an average is determined. A different reading will be given depending on whether the temperature is measured at the zenith~~, ~~where there is less atmosphere between the thermometer and space~~, or close to ~~the horizon~~, ~~and whether~~ the temperature ~~of a cloud~~ is ~~recorded or a the clear sky~~.	+	Under cloudless conditions in the desert, sky temperatures close to -50°C are commonly recorded, whilst in humid, cloudy conditions in countries such as Thailand, sky temperatures might be close to 20°C. Very broadly, the average sky temperature is likely to be near to 0°C.

−	The sky temperature can be calculated for a given location if the amount of cloud cover is known. This can be estimated, or during the day, can be calculated by comparing the intensity of monitored horizontal global solar radiation with that amount which ~~could~~ theoretically have been recorded if the sky were perfectly clear.	+	An infrared thermometer can be used to measure the sky temperature. But care must be taken over the direction it is pointed, and how an average is determined. A different reading will be given depending on whether the temperature is measured at the zenith, where there is less atmosphere between the thermometer and space, or close to the horizon, and whether the temperature of a cloud is recorded or of the clear sky.
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		+	The sky temperature can be calculated for a given location if the amount of cloud cover is known. This can be estimated, or during the day, can be calculated by comparing the intensity of monitored horizontal global solar radiation with that amount which would theoretically have been recorded if the sky were perfectly clear.

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	*Wet-bulb temperature.		*Wet-bulb temperature.

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Designing Buildings at 09:26, 26 April 2015

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	The exchange of long wave infra-red radiation between a surface and the sky will depend on the exposure of the body to it, which may be affected by the angle of inclination, the extent to which it is obstructed, for example by other buildings, and the sky temperature.		The exchange of long wave infra-red radiation between a surface and the sky will depend on the exposure of the body to it, which may be affected by the angle of inclination, the extent to which it is obstructed, for example by other buildings, and the sky temperature.
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		+	[[File:Sky temperature.jpg]]

	The temperature in outer space approaches absolute zero at around 3 Kelvin, or -270°C. However, the atmosphere of the earth contains gases such as carbon dioxide, water vapour and other particles which themselves emit long wave infra-red radiation, increasing the effective sky temperature.		The temperature in outer space approaches absolute zero at around 3 Kelvin, or -270°C. However, the atmosphere of the earth contains gases such as carbon dioxide, water vapour and other particles which themselves emit long wave infra-red radiation, increasing the effective sky temperature.

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Radiation is a heat transfer mechanism, along with conduction, convection and phase change. All bodies which are hotter than 0°K emit thermal radiation. They also absorb thermal radiation emitted by their surroundings. The difference in the total amount of radiation emitted and absorbed by a body at any given moment may result in a net heat transfer which will produce a change in the temperature of that body.

Thermal radiation includes all those wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum which will heat a body when absorbed by it, ranging from about 100nm to 100,000nm. In general, the higher the temperature of a body, the lower the average wavelength of the radiation it emits. The range of terrestrial temperatures experienced within the built environment is relatively small, and relative to the temperature of the sun this range is ‘cold’ and so radiating at a ‘long’ wavelength compared to the sun. This anomaly allows us to categorise thermal radiation as short-wave solar radiation and terrestrial or long wave infra-red radiation.

Terrestrial surface emit long wave infra-red radiation in all directions within a hemisphere about their azimuth. This hemisphere can include a wide variety of thermal bodies, ranging from the sky to the ground and solid bodies, such as other buildings, all of which will be emitting different intensities and wavelengths of thermal radiation themselves. In order to simplify this complex situation terrestrial radiation is generally treated as an average heat transfer based on hemispherical emissivities and average hemispherical surface temperatures.

The exchange of long wave infra-red radiation between a surface and the sky will depend on the exposure of the body to it, which may be affected by the angle of inclination, the extent to which it is obstructed, for example by other buildings, and the sky temperature.

The temperature in outer space approaches absolute zero at around 3 Kelvin, or -270°C. However, the atmosphere of the earth contains gases such as carbon dioxide, water vapour and other particles which themselves emit long wave infra-red radiation, increasing the effective sky temperature.

This means that at any given location, the sky temperature will depend on variables such as altitude, humidity, cloud cover and the presence of other particles in the air such dust or pollution. Under cloudless conditions in the desert, the sky temperatures close to -50°C are commonly recorded, whilst in humid, cloudy conditions in Thailand and India, sky temperatures might be close to 20°C. Very broadly, the average sky temperature is likely to be near to 0°C.

An infrared thermometer can be used to measure the sky temperature. But case must be taken over the direction it is pointed, and how an average is determined. A different reading will be given depending on whether the temperature is measured at the zenith, where there is less atmosphere between the thermometer and space, or close to the horizon, and whether the temperature of a cloud is recorded or a the clear sky.

The sky temperature can be calculated for a given location if the amount of cloud cover is known. This can be estimated, or during the day, can be calculated by comparing the intensity of monitored horizontal global solar radiation with that amount which could theoretically have been recorded if the sky were perfectly clear.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
*Albedo.
*Cool roof.
*Dry-bulb temperature.
*Emissivity.
*Globe temperature.
*Mean radiant temperature.
*Operative temperature.
*Predicted mean vote.
*Psychometric chart.
*Running mean temperature.
*Sling psychrometer.
*Solar reflectance index.
*Temperature
*The thermal behaviour of spaces enclosed by fabric membranes.
*Thermal comfort.
*Thermal indices.
*Thermal optical properties.
*Thermal pleasure in the built environment.
*Urban heat islands.
*Wet-bulb globe temperature.
*Wet-bulb temperature.

[[Category:Standards_/_measurements]]