Systems and methods of calibrating a heliostat
US11630179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/47
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A heliostat calibration system having a system controller, and a heliostat having a heliostat controller, wherein: the system controller is configured to receive a calibration data point and initial calibration offset angle guess, calculate a tracking error, identify a calibration offset angle, and the heliostat controller configured to transmit a calibration data point, receive adjustment instructions, and execute the adjustment instructions.
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