Modular low cost trackerless spectral sensor
Abstract
A non-tracking solar sensor device and systems. The non-tracking solar sensor system includes a transparent hemispherical dome enclosure for receiving light. A diffuser is disposed with the enclosure for diffusing the light. A photodiode sensor array senses at least one discrete wavelength of the diffused light. A data acquisition module is configured to receive a sensor signal from the sensor array, the signal indicative of light quality at least one discrete wave band for processing via a processor module.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1986654
- Patent Number(s):
- 11460344
- Application Number:
- 16/936,553
- Assignee:
- National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (Albuquerque, NM)
- DOE Contract Number:
- NA0003525
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 07/23/2020
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Citation Formats
Armijo, Kenneth M., Yellowhair, Julius, and Harrison, Richard K. Modular low cost trackerless spectral sensor. United States: N. p., 2022.
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Armijo, Kenneth M., Yellowhair, Julius, & Harrison, Richard K. Modular low cost trackerless spectral sensor. United States.
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"Modular low cost trackerless spectral sensor". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1986654.
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abstractNote = {A non-tracking solar sensor device and systems. The non-tracking solar sensor system includes a transparent hemispherical dome enclosure for receiving light. A diffuser is disposed with the enclosure for diffusing the light. A photodiode sensor array senses at least one discrete wavelength of the diffused light. A data acquisition module is configured to receive a sensor signal from the sensor array, the signal indicative of light quality at least one discrete wave band for processing via a processor module.},
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