System and method for determining orientation based on solar positioning
US7079944B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S5/163
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Determination of the orientation of a unit is based on solar positioning. An actual measurement of the position of the sun is taken and compared to a theoretical determination of the position of the sun. By comparing the actual and theoretical positions, the orientation of the unit is determined in an accurate, reliable, and economical manner.
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