公开(公告)号：US20210044251A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-11

申请号：US16964260

申请日：2019-01-15

Applicant: BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY

Inventor： Michael Taylor Searcy ,  Scott McDonald Ure

IPC: H02S20/32 ,  H02S10/40 ,  G05D3/10 ,  G01S3/786

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to solar tracking apparatuses, systems that include the same, and methods of operating the same. An example solar tracking apparatus includes a structure attachment portion configured to be attached to a structure (e.g., a moveable or stationary structure) and to remain relatively stationary relative to the structure. The structure attachment portion may include one or more mounts configured to attach the structure attachment portion to the structure. The solar tracking apparatus also includes at least one solar panel portion coupled to the structure attachment portion. The solar panel portion may be configured to move relative to the structure attachment portion and the structure. For example, the solar tracking apparatus may include one or more actuators coupled to solar panel portion configured to move at least a portion of the solar panel portion relative to the structure attachment portion.