Abstract
A combined Digital-Analog Tracker is suggested to allow maximum efficiency in a solar-electrical energy converter, utilizing a twelve-foot parabolic collector. The analog tracker compares solar beam radiation to ambient (diffuse) light to obtain optimum placement of the collector when the sun is visible. The digital portion of the tracker utilizes a wired program which derives information on solar position from a non-volatile random-access semiconductor memory. This arrangement allows accurate mapping of the sun even when the sun is obscured by atmospheric phenomena which would make mapping impossible.
Recommended Citation
Durbin, Ronald C.; Boone, Jack L.; and Kern, Frank J., "A Combined Digital-Analog Tracker for Terrestrial Applications" (1975). UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy. 80, pp. 261-267.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/umr-mec/80
Meeting Name
2nd Annual UMR-MEC Conference on Energy (1975: Oct. 7-9, Rolla, MO)
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Session
Wind and Solar Energy
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1976 University of Missouri--Rolla, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
09 Oct 1975
