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Computer-Controlled Movable SpotlightSpotlight simulates reduced solar illumination at changing angles of incidence. Different from typical solar simulators in that light source mobile, controlled, and calibrated, while illuminated environment stationary. Computer-controlled movable spotlight resembles ordinary spotlight, but translated, tilted, and focused (brightness controlled) by computerized control system to obtain effect of sunlight with reduced but constant intensity, with slowly varying angles of incidence.
Document ID
19950071249
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Volpe, Richard
(Caltech)
Mcaffee, Douglas
(Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 19
Issue: 12
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Electronic Systems
Report/Patent Number
NPO-19370
Accession Number
95B10645
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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