pvlib.forecast.RAP.cloud_cover_to_transmittance_linear¶
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RAP.
cloud_cover_to_transmittance_linear
(cloud_cover, offset=0.75, **kwargs)¶ Convert cloud cover to atmospheric transmittance using a linear model.
0% cloud cover returns offset.
100% cloud cover returns 0.
- Parameters
cloud_cover (numeric) – Cloud cover in %.
offset (numeric, default 0.75) – Determines the maximum transmittance.
kwargs – Not used.
- Returns
ghi (numeric) – Estimated GHI.