Abstract:
Various embodiments include systems and methods to provide selectable variable gain to signals in measurements using incident radiation. The selectable variable gain may be used to normalize signals modulated in measurements using incident radiation. The selectable variable gain may be attained using a number of different techniques or various combinations of these techniques. These techniques may include modulating a modulator having modulating elements in which at least one modulating element acts on incident radiation differently from another modulating element of the modulator, modulating the use of electronic components in electronic circuitry of a detector, modulating a source of radiation or combinations thereof. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
Abstract:
The invention relates to simplified portable method of measuring light sources by limiting the number of parameters to measured for example to one plane of radiation where know characteristics are preselected or default selected to be used to calculated combined output. Further more is light measurements combined with power calculation and control where phase of supply current is used to obtain light source flickering, determine dimmable. Further more can an imaging recording device be used to further enhance the measurements.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for photon, ion or particle counting described that provides seven orders of magnitude of linear dynamic range (LDR) for a single detector. By explicitly considering the log-normal probability distribution in voltage transients as a function of the number of photons, ions or particles present, the binomial distribution of observed counts for a given threshold, the mean number of photons, ions or particles can be determined well beyond the conventional limit.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for photon, ion or particle counting described that provides seven orders of magnitude of linear dynamic range (LDR) for a single detector. By explicitly considering the log-normal probability distribution in voltage transients as a function of the number of photons, ions or particles present, the binomial distribution of observed counts for a given threshold, the mean number of photons, ions or particles can be determined well beyond the conventional limit.
Abstract:
A device for performing solar shade analysis combines a spherical reflective dome and a ball compass mounted on a platform, with a compass alignment mark and four dots in the corners of the platform. A user may place the device on a surface of a roof, or in another location where solar shading analysis is required. A user, while standing above the device can take a photo of the device. The photographs can then be used in order to evaluate solar capacity and perform shade analysis for potential sites for solar photovoltaic systems. By using the device in conjunction with a mobile device having a camera, photographs may be taken and uploaded, to be analyzed and processed to determine a shading percentage. For example, the solar shade analysis system may calculate the percentage of time that the solar photovoltaic system might be shaded for each month of the year. These measurements and data, or similar measurements and data, may be valuable when applying for solar rebates or solar installation permits.
Abstract:
A system may include determination of power delivered to an intended load by a solar collector and determination of a solar tracking error of the solar collector based on the determined power. Some aspects include determination of a servo feedback signal based on the determined power, wherein determination of the solar tracking error includes determination of the solar tracking error based on the servo feedback signal. Determination of the solar tracking error may further include determination of the solar tracking error based on the servo feedback signal and on a relationship between a response of the solar collector and tracking error.
Abstract:
A device for performing solar shade analysis combines a spherical reflective dome and a ball compass mounted on a platform, with a compass alignment mark and four dots in the corners of the platform. A user may place the device on a surface of a roof, or in another location where solar shading analysis is required. A user, while standing above the device can take a photo of the device. The photographs can then be used in order to evaluate solar capacity and perform shade analysis for potential sites for solar photovoltaic systems. By using the device in conjunction with a mobile device having a camera, photographs may be taken and uploaded, to be analyzed and processed to determine a shading percentage. For example, the solar shade analysis system may calculate the percentage of time that the solar photovoltaic system might be shaded for each month of the year. These measurements and data, or similar measurements and data, may be valuable when applying for solar rebates or solar installation permits.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft Verfahren zur Ermittlung der Erkenn- und Lesbarkeitsweiten von Lichtsignalen mit mehreren Lichtpunkten bei einer bestimmten Umfeldleuchtdichte. Die Berechnung der Erkennweite erfolgt erfindungsgemäss mit Hilfe der Annahme, dass die Gesamtleuchtdichte bzw. die Gesamtlichtstärke des Lichtsignals sich durch Multiplikation der Leuchtdichte bzw. Lichtstärke eines einzelnen Lichtpunktes mit der Anzahl der Lichtpunkte ergibt.
Abstract:
A system for sensing and maintaining the light level within an area. The invention comprises multiple lux sensor readers that function to measure the current light level within an area. The readings are averaged such that over time any extreme readings are averaged out. The light level of the plurality of light sources (28) is adjusted in accordance with the averaged readings. The system includes control units (26), controllers, controls for window, skylight, light pipe and shading, HVAC controls, lighting loads (28) and light sensors (22), that are used to construct the lighting control system of the present invention.