California solar data manual. [Contains glossary]
The factors that determined the data contents of the manual are presented. Estimates of errors in the data are provided, and the impact of these errors on solar design is discussed. The state was divided into 15 solar zones of roughly similar solar radiation conditions which are illustrated along with page references to the most relevant solar and climate data. A guide to the data tables and graphs is provided. Solar data, climate data, and climate charts are included. A guide to simplified design methods to predict the performance and cost of solar energy systems for the heating and cooling of buildings is provided. The nature of solar radiation as received at the surface of the earth is briefly summarized. The technique used to calculate unmeasured solar quantities, given measurements of other solar quantities is described. Included in appendices are: a solar radiation glossary, conversion factors between English and metric units, a general bibliography, and a supplementary list of specific references. (MHR)
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 5950193
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/TIC-10139
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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