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NASA NTRS · 19790000036

Sun tracker for clear or cloudy weather

Abstract

Sun tracker orients solar collector so that they absorb maximum possible sunlight without being fooled by bright clouds, holes in cloud cover, or other atmospheric conditions. Tracker follows sun within 0.25 deg arc and is accurate within + or - 5 deg when sun is hidden.

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Scott, D. R., White, P. R.. 1979-08-01. Sun tracker for clear or cloudy weather. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19790000036

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