Introducing the new photovoltaic data reduction center

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:6619929

Pruett, H D; Muldoon, J T; Kriloff, H Z

Sandia National Laboratories, in conjunction with Boeing Computer Services, has developed a data and information system to collect data from various photovoltaic experiments. A Data Reduction Center in Renton, WA, archives the data, analyzes it, and generates monthly performance reports of potential interest to researchers, designers, and other data users. Due to the rapidly evolving nature of the photovoltaic field, particular emphasis has been placed on making reports available in a timely manner, and on making the DRC structure flexible enough to adapt to changing requirements. The overall structure incorporated in the data and information system is described, details of the hardware and software utilized are presented, and the output product (monthly performance reports) is illustrated with examples taken from experimental sites that are now operational.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA); Boeing Computer Services Co., Seattle, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6619929
• Report Number(s): SAND-80-2576C; CONF-810509-3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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