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US 2022/0099483 A1Published application
Measuring Direct, Diffuse, Global, and/or Ground-Reflected Solar Irradiance Using an Array of Irradiance Sensors
OwnerMichael Gostein, William Stueveinventors
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Abstract
In one respect, disclosed is a device or system for solar irradiance measurement comprising at least two irradiance sensors deployed outdoors at substantially different angles, such that, by analysis of readings from said irradiance sensors, a direct irradiance, a diffuse irradiance, a global irradiance, and/or a ground-reflected irradiance are determined. In some embodiments the disclosed device or system is stationary and has no moving parts.
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A device or system for measuring components of solar radiation, comprising
- at least two irradiance sensors deployed outdoors at substantially different angles and
- at least one computing element coupled to said irradiance sensors,
- wherein at least two of said irradiance sensors receive combinations of at least a direct component and a diffuse component of solar irradiance, and
- wherein said computing element performs measurement readings of said irradiance sensors, and
- wherein based at least upon said readings of said irradiance sensors, said computing element is configured to determine values of at least a direct component of solar radiation, a diffuse component of solar radiation, or a ratio of said direct component or said diffuse component to another component of solar radiation.
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