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Calculates the direct beam solar energy received over a full Martian day on an inclined surface. Obtained by integrating beam irradiance from sunrise to sunset.

Usage

H_bi(Ls, phi, tau, beta, gamma_c)

Arguments

Ls

Areocentric longitude [deg]

phi

Planetary latitude [deg]

tau

Atmospheric optical depth (dimensionless)

beta

Surface tilt/slope angle from horizontal [deg]

gamma_c

Surface azimuth angle [deg]. Zero facing equator, east negative, west positive (-180 to +180)

Value

Beam daily insolation on inclined surface [Wh/m²-day]