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JPL tests of a LaJet concentrator facet

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6780603

A LaJet Energy Company (LEC) concentrator facet, 60 in. in diameter, was tested for imaging quality. The following two methods were used: (1) autofocus tests with a point source of light at the facet's radius of curvature and (2) tests with the Sun close to the horizon as a distant source. The tests of the LaJet facet indicate that all of the solar image reflected by an LEC 460 solar concentrator made of like facets should fall within a 9-in. aperture if the outer facets are carefully adjusted. Such a concentrator would have acceptable performance, but complete evaluation must be made with an assembled concentrator.

Research Organization:
Jet Propulsion Lab., Pasadena, CA (USA)
OSTI ID:
6780603
Report Number(s):
N-84-22004; NASA-CR-173470; JPL-PUB-83-92
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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