Calibration and Measurement Uncertainty Estimation of Radiometric Data: Preprint

Conference · Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 EDT 2014

OSTI ID:1164884

Habte, A.; Sengupta, M.; Reda, I.; Andreas, A.; Konings, J.

Evaluating the performance of photovoltaic cells, modules, and arrays that form large solar deployments relies on accurate measurements of the available solar resource. Therefore, determining the accuracy of these solar radiation measurements provides a better understanding of investment risks. This paper provides guidelines and recommended procedures for estimating the uncertainty in calibrations and measurements by radiometers using methods that follow the International Bureau of Weights and Measures Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty (GUM). Standardized analysis based on these procedures ensures that the uncertainty quoted is well documented.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Solar Energy Technologies Office
• DOE Contract Number: AC36-08GO28308
• OSTI ID: 1164884
• Report Number(s): NREL/CP-5D00-62214
• Resource Relation: Conference: Presented at Solar 2014, 6-10 July 2014, San Francisco, California
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION
PHOTOVOLTAIC
PV
GLOBAL HORIZONTAL IRRADIANCE
DIRECT NORMAL IRRADIANCE
UNCERTAINTY