Seeing the Sun in 1,000 different colors with NASA’s TSIS-1

The video explains solar energy using a currency analogy, highlighting the importance of understanding the different types of solar energy and their fluctuations. It discusses how light consists of various wavelengths, both visible and invisible, and introduces NASA's new instrument, the Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS), designed to study these variations. The video also covers how the Earth's atmosphere, including clouds and aerosols, affects solar radiation reaching the planet. Finally, it emphasizes the significance of collecting solar energy data from space to improve climate change forecasts and understand interactions between Earth and the sun.

In what ways can solar energy fluctuate, and why is this variability important?

Why is it important to collect detailed assessments of solar energy?