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Solar tracking control system Sun ChaserThe solar tracking control system (Sun Chaser) is believed to be an improved method of tracking the Sun in all types of weather conditions. The Sun Chaser will follow the Sun from east to west in clear or cloudy weather, and reset itself to the east position after sundown in readiness for the next sunrise. A description of the Sun Chaser hardware and its operation together with results is presented.
Document ID
19790014451
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Scott, D. R.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
White, P. R.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1979
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-78225
Report Number: NASA-TM-78225
Accession Number
79N22622
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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