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Radiation flux distribution over solar images formed on the focal plane by a paraboloidal reflector with tracking errors

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The radiation flux distribution of off-centered solar images formed by a sun-tracking paraboloidal reflector is theoretically analyzed for several tracking error angles using Jose’s sunshape equation and assuming a specularly reflecting surface without taking meteorological conditions into consideration. The results are printed out by computer in the form of shade density maps to bring out a clear contrast to the low and high flux areas of a full image.

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  1. Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea

    Chang Shik Hong & Chai-sung Lee

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Hong, C.S., Lee, Cs. Radiation flux distribution over solar images formed on the focal plane by a paraboloidal reflector with tracking errors. Korean J. Chem. Eng. 4, 73–78 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02698102

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