Smart, passive sun facing surfaces

Patent · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:870390

Hively, Lee M ^[1]

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1. Knoxville, TN

An article adapted for selectively utilizing solar radiation comprises an absorptive surface and a reflective surface, the absorptive surface and the reflective surface oriented to absorb solar radiation when the sun is in a relatively low position, and to reflect solar radiation when the sun is in a relatively high position.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• Assignee: Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN)
• Patent Number(s): US 5511537
• OSTI ID: 870390
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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