Experimental and theoretical comparison of the JPL active cavity radiometric scale and the international pyrheliometric scale [PDF]
Active cavity radiometer for absolute measurement of optical radiant ...
Wilson, R. C.
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A Transmittance-optimized, Point-focus Fresnel Lens Solar Concentrator [PDF]
, 1984 The development of a point-focus Fresnel lens solar concentrator for high-temperature solar thermal energy system applications is discussed. The concentrator utilizes a transmittance-optimized, short-focal-length, dome-shaped refractive Fresnel lens as ...
Oneill, M. J.
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Solar radiation observation stations with complete listing of data archived by the National Climatic Center, Asheville, North Carolina and initial listing of data not currently archived [PDF]
A listing is provided of organizations taking solar radiation data, the 166 stations where observations are made, the type of equipment used, the form of the recorded data, and the period of operation of each station.
Carter, E. A. +3 more
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Interim solar cell testing procedures for terrestrial applications [PDF]
This report presents an interim draft of procedures for testing solar cells for terrestrial applications that resulted from the terrestrial photovoltaic workshop sessions.
Brandhorst, H. W., Jr. +2 more
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A probabilistic model of insolation for the Mojave Desert area [PDF]
A discussion of mathematical models of insolation characteristics suitable for use in analysis of solar energy systems is presented and shows why such models are essential for solar energy system design.
Hester, O. V., Reid, M. S.
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NREL Pyrheliometer Comparisons: 22 September - 3 October 2008 [PDF]
, 2009 NREL Pyrheliometer Comparisons (NPCs) are held annually at the Solar Radiation Research Laboratory (SRRL) in Golden, Colorado. Open to all pyrheliometer owner/operators, the NPC provides an opportunity to determine the unique WRR transfer factor for each participating pyrheliometer.
Stoffel, T., Reda, I.
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Sensitivity of solar-cell performance to atmospheric variables. 2: Dissimilar cells at several locations [PDF]
Several solar cells having dissimilar spectral response curves and cell construction were measured at various locations in the United States to determine sensitivity of cell performance to atmospheric water vapor and turbidity.
Hart, R. E., Klucher, T. M.
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Spectrophotovoltaic orbital power generation [PDF]
A subscale model of a photovoltaic power system employing spectral splitting and 1000:1 concentration was fabricated and tested. The 10-in. aperture model demonstrated 15.5% efficiency with 86% of the energy produced by a GaAs solar cell and 14% of the ...
Carroll, J., Knowles, G.
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Acta Scientiarum: Technology, 2006 O presente trabalho apresenta um estudo sobre os níveis das irradiações global, direta e difusa incidentes na superfície terrestre, a irradiação incidente no topo da atmosfera e a insolação relativa mensal, para a cidade de Cascavel-PR. As componentes da
Patricia Aparecida de Oliveira Drechmer +1 more
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Pyrheliometric comparisons at the JPL Table Mountain Facility [PDF]
Calibration and comparative measurements of pyrheliometric instruments using natural ...
Drummond, A. J., Laue, E. G.
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