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Title | Camera for recording solar access to a site |
Creator/Author | Vezie, R.L. |
Publication Date | 1981 Nov 24 |
OSTI Identifier | OSTI ID: 5779985 |
Report Number(s) | US 4302088 |
Resource Type | Patent |
Resource Relation | Pat. File: Filed date 14 Jul 1980 |
Subject | 140100 -- Solar Energy-- Resources & Availability; ;CAMERAS-- DESIGN;SITE SURVEYS-- SOLAR ACCESS;SOLAR ACCESS;SUN CHARTS-- PHOTOGRAPHY; SOLAR RADIATION |
Related Subject | DIAGRAMS;RADIATIONS;STELLAR RADIATION |
Description/Abstract | A camera is disclosed as being of the pin hole type having a transparent member therewithin on which is printed sun paths for certain days of the year and local time sun positions for the purpose of superimposing same on the photograph taken.^Obstructions to direct solar radiation may then be calculated from an examination of the resulting photograph to determine the suitability of a site for future use of solar energy.^A compass and level on the camera body facilitate southerly orientation of the camera in a level position.^Film rollers guide the film over the curved indicia bearing member.^Film transfer means retains a film supply roll with a take-up spindle for exposed film.^A shutter assembly permits light entry through a pin hole aperture with the camera having a short focal length for a wide angle field.^The indicia bearing member is detachably mounted to enable substitution of appropriate like members for use at different latitudes. |
Country of Publication | United States |
Language | English |
Format | Pages: v |
System Entry Date | 2001 May 13 |
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