System for moderating energy absorption at the earth's surface with a programmable forcing network of climate control panels
US12239053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B7/1827
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dynamic controllable system for moderating energy absorption at the earth's surface includes a series of panel units mounted above the earth's surface over land and water masses or on buildings. Each panel unit supports rotatable shafts, with panels joined to or integrally formed with the shafts. Each panel (forcing) has a radiation reflective surface and a radiation emissive surface opposite the radiation reflective surface. The panels are selectively rotated into a predetermined one cardinal positions: reflective, emissive and neutral, or into an intermediate position between cardinal positions. The programmable controller 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, causing a desired reflection of shortwave and longwave radiation away from the earth's surface.
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