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Camera-based heliostat calibration with artificial light sources

US7994459B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2009
Grant dateAug 9, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/47
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods of calibrating heliostat parameters for subsequent open-loop sun-tracking, the calibration based on driving artificial light source reflections from one or more heliostats into one or more image sensors.

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