Dew condensation on different natural and artificial passive surfaces in a semiarid climate

• Published in: Journal of arid environments Vol. 116; pp. 63 - 70
• Main Authors: Maestre-Valero, J.F., Martin-Gorriz, B., Martínez-Alvarez, V.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2015
• Subjects: Covering; Dew; Dew modeling; Dew point; Estimates; Formations; Mathematical models; Ponds; Radiative cooling; Shading covers; Surface temperature; Water harvesting; Water surfaces; ANE, Spain; Shading covers; Water surfaces; Water harvesting; Radiative cooling; Dew modeling

In this study, five passive radiative surfaces were analyzed for dew formation in south-eastern Spain; a dew condenser (RDC), a modified Class-A pan evaporimeter, the water stored in an open pond, the water stored in a covered pond, and the suspended shade cloth cover which covered the pond. In the...