Pointing Sensors and Sun Tracking Techniques
Joint Authors
Sansoni, Paola
Fontani, Daniela
Sani, Elisa
Jafrancesco, David
Mercatelli, Luca
Francini, Franco
Source
International Journal of Photoenergy
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-05-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Every optical system for sunlight concentration requires following the sun in its movement.
The sun tracking method is essentially chosen on the base of collection geometry and optical system configuration.
A simple, useful, and original technique to realise sun tracking is proposed.
It is based on a double guiding system using two complementary procedures.
A passive tracking device performs a preliminary collector orientation.
Then an active tracking system realises its fine positioning and adjustments exploiting an optical pointing sensor.
The core of this active tracking device is the sun finder.
Pointing sensors for fibre-coupled, CPV (Concentrating Photo voltaic), and linear collectors are presented, illustrating in detail the working principle and practical use.
All sensors were optically characterised in laboratory, under controlled and reproducible conditions.
Some field tests completed the experimentation evaluating the sensors performance in outdoor working conditions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fontani, Daniela& Sansoni, Paola& Francini, Franco& Jafrancesco, David& Mercatelli, Luca& Sani, Elisa. 2011. Pointing Sensors and Sun Tracking Techniques. International Journal of Photoenergy،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fontani, Daniela…[et al.]. Pointing Sensors and Sun Tracking Techniques. International Journal of Photoenergy No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Fontani, Daniela& Sansoni, Paola& Francini, Franco& Jafrancesco, David& Mercatelli, Luca& Sani, Elisa. Pointing Sensors and Sun Tracking Techniques. International Journal of Photoenergy. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499575
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-499575