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| tags: | |
| - solar-irradiance | |
| - climate-data | |
| - geospatial | |
| - renewable-energy | |
| - Sri-Lanka | |
| - datasets | |
| # Dataset Card for Solar Irradiance Data in Sri Lanka | |
| ## Table of Contents | |
| - [Table of Contents](#table-of-contents) | |
| - [Dataset Description](#dataset-description) | |
| - [Dataset Summary](#dataset-summary) | |
| - [Supported Tasks and Leaderboards](#supported-tasks-and-leaderboards) | |
| - [Languages](#languages) | |
| - [Dataset Structure](#dataset-structure) | |
| - [Data Instances](#data-instances) | |
| - [Data Fields](#data-fields) | |
| - [Data Splits](#data-splits) | |
| - [Dataset Creation](#dataset-creation) | |
| - [Curation Rationale](#curation-rationale) | |
| - [Source Data](#source-data) | |
| - [Annotations](#annotations) | |
| - [Personal and Sensitive Information](#personal-and-sensitive-information) | |
| - [Considerations for Using the Data](#considerations-for-using-the-data) | |
| - [Social Impact of Dataset](#social-impact-of-dataset) | |
| - [Discussion of Biases](#discussion-of-biases) | |
| - [Other Known Limitations](#other-known-limitations) | |
| - [Additional Information](#additional-information) | |
| - [Dataset Curators](#dataset-curators) | |
| - [Licensing Information](#licensing-information) | |
| - [Citation Information](#citation-information) | |
| - [Contributions](#contributions) | |
| ## Dataset Description | |
| - **Homepage:** [SolarGIS](https://solargis.com) | |
| - **Repository:** [SolarGIS Data Repository](https://solargis.com/resources/free-maps-and-gis-data?locality=sri-lanka) | |
| - **Paper:** [Not available] | |
| - **Leaderboard:** [Not available] | |
| - **Point of Contact:** [Not available] | |
| ### Dataset Summary | |
| This dataset provides solar irradiance data for Sri Lanka, including historical and current solar radiation measurements. The data is vital for renewable energy applications, particularly in solar energy generation. | |
| ### Supported Tasks and Leaderboards | |
| This dataset can be used for tasks related to solar energy forecasting, climate modeling, and geographical information systems (GIS) analysis. | |
| ### Languages | |
| The dataset is available in English. | |
| ## Dataset Structure | |
| ### Data Instances | |
| The dataset includes various instances of solar irradiance measurements recorded over different time periods across various locations in Sri Lanka. | |
| ### Data Fields | |
| Data fields include: | |
| - Date | |
| - Time | |
| - Solar irradiance (W/m²) | |
| - Location (latitude, longitude) | |
| ### Data Splits | |
| The dataset is generally available as a single collection without specific training/test splits but can be divided based on time periods or geographic regions for analysis. | |
| ## Dataset Creation | |
| ### Curation Rationale | |
| The dataset is curated to support research and development in solar energy, promoting the use of renewable energy resources in Sri Lanka. | |
| ### Source Data | |
| #### Initial Data Collection and Normalization | |
| The data is sourced from solar radiation measurement stations across Sri Lanka, normalized to ensure consistency. | |
| #### Who are the source language producers? | |
| Data is produced by various meteorological and research institutions. | |
| ### Annotations | |
| #### Annotation process | |
| The data does not require extensive annotations, as it is based on direct measurements. | |
| #### Who are the annotators? | |
| Not applicable. | |
| ### Personal and Sensitive Information | |
| The dataset does not contain personal or sensitive information. | |
| ## Considerations for Using the Data | |
| ### Social Impact of Dataset | |
| The dataset supports initiatives for increasing renewable energy adoption in Sri Lanka, aiding in climate change mitigation efforts. | |
| ### Discussion of Biases | |
| There may be geographical biases in data availability, depending on the density of measurement stations. | |
| ### Other Known Limitations | |
| Data accuracy may vary based on equipment calibration and environmental factors influencing solar radiation measurements. | |
| ## Additional Information | |
| ### Dataset Curators | |
| [Not available] | |
| ### Licensing Information | |
| Data usage is governed by SolarGIS's terms and conditions. | |
| ### Citation Information | |
| When using the dataset, please cite SolarGIS as the data source. | |
| ### Contributions | |
| Thanks to [@github-username](https://github.com/<github-username>) for adding this dataset. | |