公开(公告)号：US07873490B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-18

申请号：US11321294

申请日：2005-12-28

Applicant: Willard S. MacDonald

Inventor： Willard S. MacDonald

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G06F17/40

CPC classification number: G01J1/0266 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G01J1/0242 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J2001/4266 ,  G01S3/7868 ,  G01W1/12

Abstract: A Solar Access Measurement Device (“SAMD”) located at a predetermined position is disclosed. The SAMD may include a skyline detector enabled to detect a skyline of a horizon relative to the SAMD, an orientation determination unit enabled to determine the orientation of the skyline detector, and a processor in signal communication with the skyline detector and orientation determination unit.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种位于预定位置的太阳能通道测量装置（“SAMD”）。 SAMD可以包括能够检测相对于SAMD的水平线的天际线的天际线检测器，用于确定天际线检测器的取向的定向确定单元，以及与天际线检测器和取向确定单元进行信号通信的处理器。

公开(公告)号：US20100294337A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-25

申请号：US12468747

申请日：2009-05-19

Applicant: James Sherman ,  Igor Kozin

Inventor： James Sherman ,  Igor Kozin

IPC: H01L31/042

CPC classification number: G01S3/7861 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S50/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10S136/291

Abstract: An automated method causes a terrestrial solar cell array to track the sun. The solar cell system may include motors that adjust a position of the array along different respective axes with respect to the sun. An alignment analysis procedure, e.g., a find sun routine, is performed to ensure that the solar cell system is properly aligned with the sun during solar tracking. This procedure may sweep the solar cell system along determined paths (e.g., azimuth and elevation paths) while measuring an output parameter indicative of system performance. The measured data is analyzed to determine if the solar cell system is in misalignment in which case the solar cell system is moved into proper alignment. The alignment procedure may be implemented on a periodic basis or using triggers, and maybe automatically executed or manually executed.

Abstract translation: 一种自动化方法使地面太阳能电池阵列跟踪太阳。 太阳能电池系统可以包括马达，其相对于太阳沿不同的相应轴线调整阵列的位置。 执行对准分析程序，例如寻找阳光程序，以确保太阳能电池系统在太阳跟踪期间与太阳适当对准。 该过程可以在测量指示系统性能的输出参数的同时沿着确定的路径扫过太阳能电池系统（例如，方位角和仰角路径）。 分析测量数据以确定太阳能电池系统是否处于不对准，在这种情况下，太阳能电池系统被移动到正确的对准状态。 对准过程可以周期性地或者使用触发器来实现，并且可以自动执行或手动执行。

公开(公告)号：US20100102201A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12258253

申请日：2008-10-24

Applicant: Jim Sherman

Inventor： Jim Sherman

IPC: F21V7/04

CPC classification number: H01L31/0543 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: An automated method causes a terrestrial solar cell array to track the sun. The solar cell system includes motors that adjust a position of the array along different respective axes with respect to the sun, wherein a first motor adjusts the inclination angle of the array relative to the surface of the earth and a second motor rotates the array about an axis substantially perpendicular to that surface. The method includes (a) using a software algorithm to predict a position of the sun at a future time; (b) using a computer model to determine respective positions for the motors corresponding to the solar cell array being substantially aligned with the sun at the future time; and (c) activating and operating the motors at respective particular speeds so that at the future time the solar cell array is substantially aligned with the sun.

Abstract translation: 一种自动化方法使地面太阳能电池阵列跟踪太阳。 太阳能电池系统包括电动机，其相对于太阳沿不同的相应轴线调整阵列的位置，其中第一电动机相对于地球的表面调节阵列的倾斜角度，而第二电动机绕阵列旋转阵列 基本上垂直于该表面。 该方法包括（a）使用软件算法来预测未来太阳的位置; （b）使用计算机模型来确定对应于太阳能电池阵列的电动机的相应位置在未来时间基本与太阳对准; 和（c）以相应的特定速度激活和操作电动机，使得将来太阳能电池阵列基本上与太阳对准。

公开(公告)号：US20090177458A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：US12141795

申请日：2008-06-18

Applicant: Steven E. Hochart ,  Ryan C. Miller ,  Nigel H. Nugent ,  Stephanie A. Stoppenhagen

Inventor： Steven E. Hochart ,  Ryan C. Miller ,  Nigel H. Nugent ,  Stephanie A. Stoppenhagen

IPC: G06G7/48 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F7/06 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06T19/00 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06T17/05

Abstract: A method of determining usable area of a structure for solar energy production may include obtaining a three-dimensional model of a structure and obstructions associated therewith, and performing a shading analysis using the obtained three-dimensional model to obtain a usable area of the structure. A method of providing solar information for a structure using a Web portal may include providing an interactive map, receiving a user selection of a structure located on the interactive map, and providing solar information for the selected structure, wherein the solar information is based at least in part on a usable area obtained by performing a shading analysis using a three-dimensional model of the structure and obstructions associated therewith. A system for providing an interactive Web portal may include a database including solar information regarding a structure, and a server configured to access the database to retrieve the solar information and provide the Web portal.

Abstract translation: 确定用于太阳能生产的结构的可用面积的方法可以包括获得与其相关联的结构和障碍物的三维模型，以及使用所获得的三维模型进行阴影分析以获得该结构的可用面积。 提供使用门户网站的结构的太阳能信息的方法可以包括：提供交互式地图，接收位于交互式地图上的结构的用户选择，以及为所选择的结构提供太阳能信息，其中太阳能信息至少基于 部分地通过使用与其相关联的结构和障碍物的三维模型进行阴影分析而获得的可用区域。 用于提供交互式Web门户的系统可以包括包括关于结构的太阳能信息的数据库，以及被配置为访问数据库以检索太阳能信息并提供Web门户的服务器。

公开(公告)号：US20090038668A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-12

申请号：US11836140

申请日：2007-08-08

Applicant: Joshua Reed Plaisted

Inventor： Joshua Reed Plaisted

IPC: H01L31/052 ,  G05B21/02

CPC classification number: H01L31/0521 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02S20/23 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/563

Abstract: A control system or controller solar module array may be operated by (i) programmatically determining, for a given time period, a demand for an output of the solar module array by one or more energy consuming resources at the target location; and (ii) affecting an efficiency of the solar module array based at least in part on the determined demand.

Abstract translation: 控制系统或控制器太阳能模块阵列可以通过以下方式来操作：（i）在给定时间段以编程方式确定在目标位置处的一个或多个能量消耗资源对太阳能模块阵列的输出的需求; 和（ii）至少部分地基于确定的需求影响太阳能模块阵列的效率。

公开(公告)号：US20080105045A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-08

申请号：US11740087

申请日：2007-04-25

Applicant: Aaron William WORO

Inventor： Aaron William WORO

IPC: F24J2/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/5009 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S50/00 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G01W1/12 ,  G06F17/5004 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/40

Abstract: A system and method for identifying the solar potential of rooftops. In one embodiment, solar-potential criteria and three-dimensional spatial data and tabular data, for a selected area including parcels on which the rooftops are located, are entered into a geographic information system. Three-dimensional aerial data of the selected area, including the rooftops in the selected area, is collected. Solar azimuth and altitude angles are calculated for regular intervals to generate shadow simulation data representing shadows cast onto the rooftops by obstructions. The shadow simulation data is intersected with the XYZ coordinates of the rooftop shapes, as determined from the aerial data, to generate rooftop shade patterns for specific intervals over a specific period of time. The tabular data and the rooftop shade patterns are then used to determine addresses and per-parcel specifications of buildings having said rooftops meeting the solar-potential criteria.

Abstract translation: 用于识别屋顶太阳能的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，对于包括屋顶所在的包裹的选定区域的太阳能潜在标准和三维空间数据和表格数据被输入到地理信息系统中。 收集所选区域的三维航空数据，包括所选区域的屋顶。 计算定期间隔的太阳方位角和高度角，以产生阴影模拟数据，表示通过障碍物投射到屋顶上的阴影。 阴影模拟数据与从天线数据确定的屋顶形状的XYZ坐标相交，以在特定时间段内产生特定间隔的屋顶阴影图案。 然后使用表格数据和屋顶阴影图案来确定具有满足太阳能潜在标准的所述屋顶的建筑物的地址和每包裹规格。

公开(公告)号：US20070214665A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-20

申请号：US11384180

申请日：2006-03-17

Applicant: Anthony Courter

Inventor： Anthony Courter

IPC: G01W1/00 ,  G04B49/00

CPC classification number: G01W1/12 ,  F24S2201/00

Abstract: An apparatus receives a digital image of a sun trace chart having time gradient lines and a sun trace extent line for a site. A selector defines on a display points along the solar trace extent line to define a solar opportunity region. An adjuster adjusts the digital image based on the magnetic declination of the site. The solar exposure potential is determined based on the proportion of solar trace extent lines within solar opportunity region and potential solar exposure. Site adjustments to increase solar energy potential are facilitated. A method of evaluating a site for solar energy potential is disclosed. A solar exposure device for recording and analyzing a solar trace is disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种装置接收具有时间梯度线和用于场地的太阳跟踪延伸线的太阳迹线图的数字图像。 选择器沿着太阳能轨迹线显示点定义太阳能机会区域。 调整器根据场地的磁偏角来调整数字图像。 太阳能曝光潜力是根据太阳能机会区域内的太阳能跟踪量线和潜在的太阳辐射的比例来确定的。 有利于提高太阳能潜力的现场调整。 公开了一种评估太阳能电位的方法。 公开了一种用于记录和分析太阳能迹线的太阳能曝光装置。

公开(公告)号：US20070150198A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US11321294

申请日：2005-12-28

Applicant: Willard MacDonald

Inventor： Willard MacDonald

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G01J1/0266 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G01J1/0242 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J2001/4266 ,  G01S3/7868 ,  G01W1/12

Abstract: A Solar Access Measurement Device (“SAMD”) located at a predetermined position is disclosed. The SAMID may include a skyline detector enabled to detect a skyline of a horizon relative to the SAMD, an orientation determination unit enabled to determine the orientation of the skyline detector, and a processor in signal communication with the skyline detector and orientation determination unit.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种位于预定位置的太阳能通道测量装置（“SAMD”）。 SAMID可以包括能够检测相对于SAMD的水平线的天际线的天际线检测器，能够确定天际线检测器的方位的方向确定单元，以及与天际线检测器和取向确定单元进行信号通信的处理器。

公开(公告)号：US07113888B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-26

申请号：US11084762

申请日：2005-03-18

Applicant: Katsunori Nagano ,  Takao Katsura

Inventor： Katsunori Nagano ,  Takao Katsura

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: F25B30/00 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  F24T10/15 ,  F24T2201/00 ,  F25B49/005 ,  Y02E10/125

Abstract: A computer which functions by a performance prediction program for a ground source heat pump system of the present invention and a performance prediction system constructed thereby include a dimensionless distance calculating means, a first dimensionless time calculating means, a second dimensionless time calculating means, a boundary time acquiring means, an underground temperature change calculating means, and a tube surface temperature change calculating means. The performance prediction program and performance prediction system can be applied to the design of heat exchange system by obtaining predicted underground temperature data for the ground source heat pump system with high accuracy and predicting the performance for the ground source heat pump system based on the resulting underground temperature changes, etc., considering the use of a plurality of buried tubes, underground temperature change patterns for buried tubes placed at different intervals, and the use of U-shaped tube heat exchangers.

Abstract translation: 通过本发明的地源热泵系统的性能预测程序起作用的计算机以及由此构成的性能预测系统包括无量纲距离计算装置，第一无量纲时间计算装置，第二无量纲时间计算装置，边界 时间获取装置，地下温度变化计算装置和管表面温度变化计算装置。 性能预测程序和性能预测系统可以应用于热交换系统的设计，通过以高精度获取地源热泵系统预测的地下温度数据，并根据所得地下预测地源热泵系统的性能 考虑到使用多个埋管，以不同间隔放置的埋管的地下温度变化图案，以及U型管式热交换器的使用，温度变化等。

公开(公告)号：US20060064281A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-23

申请号：US11084762

申请日：2005-03-18

Applicant: Katsunori Nagano ,  Takao Katsura

Inventor： Katsunori Nagano ,  Takao Katsura

IPC: G01F1/56

CPC classification number: F25B30/00 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  F24T10/15 ,  F24T2201/00 ,  F25B49/005 ,  Y02E10/125

Abstract: A computer which functions by a performance prediction program for a ground source heat pump system of the present invention and a performance prediction system constructed thereby include a dimensionless distance calculating means, a first dimensionless time calculating means, a second dimensionless time calculating means, a boundary time acquiring means, an underground temperature change calculating means, and a tube surface temperature change calculating means. The performance prediction program and performance prediction system can be applied to the design of heat exchange system by obtaining predicted underground temperature data for the ground source heat pump system with high accuracy and predicting the performance for the ground source heat pump system based on the resulting underground temperature changes, etc., considering the use of a plurality of buried tubes, underground temperature change patterns for buried tubes placed at different intervals, and the use of U-shaped tube heat exchangers.