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Comparative Analysis of Solar Radiation Measurements, Model Simulations, and Reanalysis Data in Urban Areas Cover

Comparative Analysis of Solar Radiation Measurements, Model Simulations, and Reanalysis Data in Urban Areas

By: J. Sennikovs,  S. Gendelis and  U. Bethers  
Open Access
|Apr 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/lpts-2026-0009 | Journal eISSN: 2255-8896 | Journal ISSN: 0868-8257
Language: English
Page range: 3 - 19
Published on: Apr 1, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 6 issues per year

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