Flight trajectory optimization of sun-tracking solar aircraft under the constraint of mission region
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cja.2021.03.022
Abstract: Abstract The optimal yawing angle of sun-tracking solar aircraft is tightly related to the solar azimuth angle, which results in a large arc flight path to dynamically track the sun position. However, the limited detection… read more here.
Keywords: solar aircraft; tracking solar; sun tracking; flight ... See more keywords
Performance analysis and optimization of an integrated azimuth tracking solar tower
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2018.04.044
Abstract: Abstract A new design named as integrated azimuth tracking solar tower is presented in which all of the heliostats and receiver are installed on an azimuth tracking device, multi heliostats are fixed to one horizontal… read more here.
Keywords: azimuth tracking; performance; integrated azimuth; tracking solar ... See more keywords
Cosmogenic radiosulfur tracking of solar activity and the strong and long-lasting El Niño events
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2121550119
Abstract: Reconstruction of past solar activity or high-energy events of our space environment using cosmogenic radionuclides allows evaluation of their intensities, frequencies, and potential damages to humans in near space, modern satellite technologies, and ecosystems. This… read more here.
Keywords: cosmogenic radiosulfur; activity; solar activity; tracking solar ... See more keywords
Simulation and Experimental Research on the Disturbance Behavior of a Sun-Tracking Solar Array Driven by a Stepping Motor
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DOI: 10.3390/app11199076
Abstract: A sun-tracking solar array is an effective solution to the increasing energy demand of spacecrafts. However, the driving torque fluctuation of the solar array driving assembly (SADA) and its oscillatory motion lead to the micro-vibration… read more here.
Keywords: solar array; array; tracking solar; sun tracking ... See more keywords
A Comparative Study of Cellulose Ethers as Thermotropic Materials for Self-Tracking Solar Concentrators
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238464
Abstract: The continuous growth in energy demand requires researchers to find new solutions to enlarge and diversify the possible ways of exploiting renewable energy sources. Our idea is the development of a solar concentrator based on… read more here.
Keywords: comparative study; cellulose ethers; study cellulose; self tracking ... See more keywords