Methods for solar access measurement
US9697644B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B10/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for determining solar access at a position includes: obtaining an image of a horizon that includes a skyline; determining the azimuth orientation and the inclination of the obtained image; and determining solar access based on the skyline within the obtained image, the measured azimuth orientation and inclination of the obtained image, and a position associated with the image of the horizon. Other features and embodiments relating to solar access measurement are disclosed.
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