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Title Camera for recording solar access to a site
Creator/Author Vezie, R.L.
Publication Date1981 Nov 24
OSTI IdentifierOSTI ID: 5779985
Report Number(s)US 4302088
Resource TypePatent
Resource RelationPat. File: Filed date 14 Jul 1980
Subject140100 -- Solar Energy-- Resources & Availability; ;CAMERAS-- DESIGN;SITE SURVEYS-- SOLAR ACCESS;SOLAR ACCESS;SUN CHARTS-- PHOTOGRAPHY; SOLAR RADIATION
Related SubjectDIAGRAMS;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 PublicationUnited States
LanguageEnglish
FormatPages: v
System Entry Date2001 May 13

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