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Radiometers having an opaque, elongated member rotationally obstructing a light path to a light detector for measuring circumsolar profiles

US8981272B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 2012
Grant dateMar 17, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01J2001/4266
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention in some aspects relates to radiometers and related methods of use. In some aspects of the invention, methods are provided for determining a circumsolar profiles at external locations of interest, e.g., at a solar power generation system installation site.

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