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Pyranometer

US11821786B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2022
Grant dateNov 21, 2023
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01J2001/444
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pyranometer is provided which can measure the precise amount of solar radiation/solar irradiance continuously and stably while suppressing the generation of dew or frost by a simple configuration even in changing external environment. A pyranometer includes: a housing having an opening, and having thermal conductivity; a dome provided at the opening, and having light transmittance; a sensor part provided in an internal space formed by the housing and the dome, and for measuring an intensity of a sunlight made incident through the dome; and a heat generating element provided heat conductably to a part of the housing, opposite to the opening across the internal space.

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