Matthew Pothen Thekaekara
Matthew Pothen Thekaekara (1914–1974) was an Indian scientist and author of books and papers relating to spectrophotometry and the solar constant[1] besides works on theology.[2] He was instrumental in publishing some of the earliest
American Society for Testing and Materials
Standard Solar Constant and Zero Air Mass Solar Spectral Irradiance Table) from 1974 to 2000, when it was replaced by the most recent AM0 upgrade, in ASTM E490-00.
Recent publications such as a 2007 paper authored by fellow
Thekaekara spectrum.[5]
Books
- The solar constant and the solar spectrum measured from a research aircraft, edited by Matthew P. Thekaekara. Solar energy. Spectrum, Solar. Aeronautics in astronomy.[1]
- Thoughts twice dyed : reprinted from the series of "One minute meditation" / by Matthew P. Thekaekara, S.J [2]
- "The Extraterrestrial Solar Spectrum" A.J Drummond and M.P. Thekaekara, Eds. Institute of Environmental Sciences, Mount Prospect Illinois, 1973.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Solar Energy". Crescentmeadow.com. Archived from the original on 23 January 2001. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
- ^ a b "GEORGE /All Locations". Catalog.library.georgetown.edu. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
- ^ "ASTM E490 - 00a(2006) Standard Solar Constant and Zero Air Mass Solar Spectral Irradiance Tables". Astm.org. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
- ^ Reference solar irradiance spectra and consequences of their disparities in remote sensing of the ocean colour http://www.ann-geophys.net/25/1235/2007/angeo-25-1235-2007.pdf
- ^ Model Calculations of Solar Spectral Irradiance in the 3.7-μm Band for Earth Remote Sensing Applications [1]
- ^ "Standard Solar Spectra: Special AM0 Spectra". Rredc.nrel.gov. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
Sources
- http://rredc.nrel.gov/solar/spectra/am0/special.html#Thekaekara
- http://rredc.nrel.gov/solar/spectra/am0/text/Thekaekara.txt
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