Table 3 Instruments used to measure solar irradiance in nests of Atta sexdens (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in sunny and shaded environments.

From: The ideal habitat for leaf-cutting ant queens to build their nests

Particulars

Solar irradiance

Abbreviation

GHI

DHI

Instrument type

Pyranometer

Pyranometer

Maker

Eppley

Kipp & Zonen

Model

PSP

CM3

Spectral range (nm)

295–2800

305–2800

  1. Fonte: Campbell Scientific42,43.