read_solar_flux

nawdex_analysis.io.input_obs.read_solar_flux(t, fluxtype='incoming', fdir='/pf/b/b380352/data/gerb-like', do_cutout=True)

Reads and scales incoming solar radiation flux data based on GERB-like SEVIRI retrievals.

Parameters:

• t (datetime object) – a time slot
• fluxtype (str, optional, default = 'incoming',) – specify the type of solar flux (‘incoming’ or ‘downwelling’ vs. ‘upwelling’)
• fdir (str, optional, default = gerb_like_dir) – file directory name
• do_cutout (bool, optional, default = True) – if SEVIRI cutout is applied

Returns:

swf – up- or downwelling short-wave radiation flux

Return type:

numpy array, 2dim