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Title: Solar Radiometry and Metrology, Session: Modeling and Analysis (Presentation)

Conference ·
OSTI ID:940926

This project supports the Solar America Initiative by: (1) Providing solar radiometric measurements, data, and related technical information support to NREL Measurements and Characterization Task; NREL Reliability and Durability Task; Systems and component testing and evaluation for the SAI TPPs; Requests from industry; (2) Producing credible radiometric measurements traceable to recognized standards for performance and Industry applications in accordance with IS0-17025 accreditation scope; (3) Contributing to consensus codes and standards for performance and measurement techniques for NREL R&D, SAI TPPs, and industry applications; (4) Maintain stability of the NREL solar radiation reference (absolute cavity radiometers); (5) Execute high quality detailed radiometric calibrations for broadband and spectral radiometers to meet NREL research and PV industry needs; (6) Participate in national and international consensus standards development, contributing technical expertise, data, and analysis where appropriate; (7) Provide technical information on solar radiation resource data and applications to meet research and industry needs; and (8) Transfer technology in this area to other researchers and industry via publications and conference papers and presentations.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-99-GO10337
OSTI ID:
940926
Report Number(s):
NREL/PR-581-43157; TRN: US200824%%399
Resource Relation:
Conference: Presented at the Solar Energy Technologies Program (SETP) Annual Program Review Meeting, 22-24 April 2008, Austin,Texas; Related Information: 2008 Solar Annual Review Meeting
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English