Solar access measurement device

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2011-01-18

2011-01-18

Cosimano, Edward R (Department: 2863)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system

C250S200000, C356S218000, C382S103000, C702S001000

Reexamination Certificate

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07873490

ABSTRACT:
A Solar Access Measurement Device (“SAMD”) located at a predetermined position is disclosed. The SAMD may include a skyline detector enabled to detect a skyline of a horizon relative to the SAMD, an orientation determination unit enabled to determine the orientation of the skyline detector, and a processor in signal communication with the skyline detector and orientation determination unit.

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