Survey mirrors and lenses and their required surface accuracy. Volume 2. Concentrator optical performance software (COPS) user's manual. Final report for September 15, 1978-December 1, 1979
The mathematical modeling of 11 different concentrating collectors is documented and instructions are given for use of the computer code. The 11 concentrators modeled are: faceted mirror concentration; fixed mirror, two-axis tracking receiver; parabolic trough collector; linear Fresnel; incremental reflector; inflated cylindrical concentrator; CPC-involute reflector with evacuated receiver; CPC-parabolic/involute reflector; V trough collectors, imaging collapsing concentrator; and parabolic dish collector. (MHR)
- Research Organization:
- Honeywell, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (USA). Technology Strategy Center
- OSTI ID:
- 5320450
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/CS/35348-T1(Vol.2)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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