Entity: LANGLEY
Langley is a term that refers to a unit of solar radiation equivalent to one gram calorie per square centimeter of irradiated surface. It is also the name of a community in NE Virginia, a small village in Northumberland, and a measurement unit named after American astronomer Samuel Pierpont Langley.
Langley
Etymology
The term Langley is derived from the name of American astronomer and aeronautical pioneer Samuel Pierpont Langley.
Definition
Langley is a unit of solar radiation equivalent to one gram calorie per square centimeter of irradiated surface.
Historical Context
Langley is also the name of a community in NE Virginia, a small village in Northumberland, and a measurement unit named after Samuel Pierpont Langley.
Cultural Significance
Langley holds significance in the fields of astronomy, aeronautics, and solar radiation measurement.
Related Concepts
Other related concepts include the Central Intelligence Agency and the village of Langley-on-Tyne in Northumberland.
See Also
A unit of solar radiation equivalent to one gram calorie per square centimeter of irradiated surface, named after American astronomer Samuel Pierpont Langley.