Measuring Solar Radiation in Persian Gulf and Oman Sea Basin Iran

The existence of nearly all life on earth is fueled by light from the sun; similarly, small changes in the sun's brightness can have big impacts on our planet's weather and climate. As the main energy source for changing weather patterns and climate (e.g. pressure, humidity, precipitation, etc.) is solar energy from the sun, studying its effects is very fundamental. In this study, first, an altitude map was developed from satellite Aster data; then, using GIS technique the four main components of solar radiation, that is, direct, diffuse and total solar radiation as well as sunshine duration were determined, and, finally, their respective maps were generated. Such features as latitude, angle of slope and its direction line, and altitude were used to prepare these maps. Ultimately, we came to this conclusion that solar radiation can affect plants, hydrologic parameters, different organisms, and human colonies and activities.

Solar radiation, Persian Gulf and Oman Sea Basin, direct radiation, diffuse radiation.