Solar radiation on a catenary collector

By: Nasa, National Aeronautics and Space Adm

A tent-shaped structure with a flexible photovoltaic blanket acting as a catenary collector is presented. The shadow cast by one side of the collector produces a shadow on the other side of the collector. This self-shading effect is analyzed. The direct beam, the diffuse, and the albedo radiation on the collector are determined. An example is given for the insolation on the collector operating on Viking Lander 1 (VL1). Crutchik, M. and Appelbaum, J. Glenn Research Center NAGW-2022; RTOP 506-41-11...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1728924219
• ISBN13: 9781728924212
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"