System for moderating energy absorption at the earth's surface with a programmable forcing network of climate control panels
US11730091B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B7/1827
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dynamic controllable system 10 for moderating energy absorption at the earth's surface includes a series of panel units 110, 610 mounted above the earth's surface over land and water masses. Each panel unit 110, 610 supports rotatable shafts 112, 612, with panels 100, 600 joined to or integrally formed with the shafts 112, 612. Each panel (forcing) 100, 600 has a radiation reflective surface 102, 602 and a radiation emissive surface 104, 604 opposite the radiation reflective surface 102, 602. The panels 100, 602 are selectively rotated into a predetermined one of a plurality of cardinal positions: reflective, emissive and neutral, or into an intermediate position between two of the cardinal positions. The programmable controller 130 receives various data including top of atmosphere satellite data, air temperature and relative humidity at panel units, weather data, time of day, position of panel units, radiation insolation, and combinations thereof. Responsive to real-time data, both local and regional, the programmable controller directs rotational orientation of panels within the panel units, causing a desired reflection of shortwave and longwave radiation away from the earth's …
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