ANALYSIS OF SOLAR REFLECTORS.  MATHEMATICAL THEORY AND METHODOLOGY FOR SIMULATION OF REAL REFLECTORS.

ANALYSIS OF SOLAR REFLECTORS. MATHEMATICAL THEORY AND METHODOLOGY FOR SIMULATION OF REAL REFLECTORS.

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Abstract:

A mathematical model for analysis of actual solar reflectors is formulated. This model allows one to calculate the energy flux on any arbitrarily shaped focal surface from any arbitrarily shaped reflector surface. Provisions are included for treating random surface errors on the reflector surface, orientation errors of any size, and vignetting of reflected radiation by a cavity opening. No approximations have been introduced into this model. Operative computer programs for evaluating solar reflectors have been developed from these equations. Details concerning these programs are also presented. Author

Author(s):

No Author(s) Identified

Author Organization(s):

GENERAL MOTORS CORP INDIANAPOLIS IND ALLISON DIV

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Supplementary Note:

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Annotation:

Analysis of solar reflectors. Mathematical theory and methodology for simulation of real reflectors.

Pagination:

0167

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

Identifying Numbers

Report Number(s):

EDR3693

Contract/Grant Number(s):

AF04 695 335

Subject Terms

Communities of Interest:

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Descriptor(s):

REFLECTORS, SOLAR RADIATION, OPTICS, SURFACES, ERRORS, OPTICAL EQUIPMENT, SIMULATION

Keyword(s):

SOLAR REFLECTORS

Report Date:

1963 Dec 16