Applications of solar radiation pressure dominated highly non-Keplerian trajectories around minor bodies [PDF]
, 2013 With the growing interest in the exploration and possible exploitation of small minor bodies, demonstrator missions to asteroids and comets are a trending topic in the research community.
Sanchez Cuartielles, Joan-Pau +2 more
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Computation of irradiance in a solar still by using a refined algorithm [PDF]
, 2013 A refined solar algorithm from the ESP-r system has been used to calculate the distribution of solar irradiation inside a basin-type solar still. In the approach, surface finish, view factors and multiple reflections are taken into consideration in the ...
Clarke, Joseph Andrew, Madhlopa, Amos
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30 years of total column ozone and aerosol optical depth measurements using the Brewer spectrophotometer in Poprad-Gánovce, Slovakia [PDF]
Atmospheric Chemistry and PhysicsLong-term observations (1993–2024) of total column ozone (TCO) and aerosol optical depth at 320 nm (AOD320) from the Brewer spectrophotometer at Poprad-Gánovce, Slovakia, were analysed.
P. Hrabčák +7 more
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Editorial for the Special Issue “Solar Radiation, Modeling, and Remote Sensing”
Remote Sensing, 2019 Surface-solar radiation is of vital importance for life on Earth, radiation−energy balance, photosynthesis, and photochemical reactions, meteorological and climatic conditions, and the water cycle.
Dimitris Kaskaoutis, Jesús Polo
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Comparison of theoretical and isotropic models of incoming solar radiation for the tilted, fixed, flat-plate solar collector southoriented [PDF]
Tehnika, 2022 Knowing the intensity of incoming solar radiation is the starting point for any further analysis of the thermal performance of (all) solar collectors. A large number of existing theoretical models (both isotropic and anisotropic) can be justified by the ...
Nešović Aleksandar M.
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Solar Radiation Parameters for Assessing Temperature Distributions on Bridge Cross-Sections
Applied Sciences, 2018 Solar radiation is one of the most important factors influencing the temperature distribution on bridge girder cross-sections. The bridge temperature distribution can be estimated using estimation models that incorporate solar radiation data; however ...
Junqing Xue +4 more
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Solar Sailing: applications and technology advancement [PDF]
, 2011 Harnessing the power of the Sun to propel a spacecraft may appear somewhat ambitious and the observation that light exerts a force contradicts everyday experiences.
Macdonald, Malcolm
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Mapping of solar energy potential in Fiji using an artificial neural network approach
Heliyon, 2022 The concerned stakeholders have been pursuing renewable energy seriously due to its overwhelming benefits. Countries that receive less solar radiation are not lagging behind as they are working to optimize the available radiation let alone of countries ...
Olanrewaju M. Oyewola +3 more
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Passive sorting of asteroid material using solar radiation pressure [PDF]
, 2014 Understanding dust dynamics in the vicinity of asteroids is key for future science missions and, in the long-term, for asteroid exploitation. This paper analyses the feasibility of manipulating asteroid material by means of solar radiation pressure.
Sanchez Cuartielles, Joan-Pau +2 more
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Turbidity factor coefficient on the estimation of hourly solar radiation in Depok City, Indonesia
Energy Reports, 2020 Indonesia is a country located on the equator and is a tropical country that has two climates namely rainy and sunny. Indonesia has a long solar radiation intensity time that started from 8 AM until 16 PM, which the effective time is along 5 h on peak ...
Muhammad Arif Budiyanto +2 more
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